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Logistics IACS chief Robert Ashdown appointed chair of trustees at seafarer charity Stella Maris UK
Robert Ashdown, secretary-general of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), has been appointed chair of trustees at seafarer charity Stella Maris UK. He succeeds Captain Esteban Pacha, who steps down after eight years and becomes the charity's first ambassador. Ashdown previously served nine years as a trustee of the charity, which provides practical, pastoral, and spiritual support to seafarers, fishers, and their families.
Logistics TIACA Taps Airport Executive Mammen Tharakan to Lead Air Cargo Group as New Director General
Mammen Tharakan, currently vice president at King Salman International Airport Development Company, has been named director general of TIACA, taking over from Glyn Hughes in August. The appointment marks a planned leadership transition for the air cargo association.
Logistics UK Appoints Marine Management Organisation as Lead Regulator for £175m Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park
The UK government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as the lead environmental regulator for the Port of Tyne's £175m Clean Energy Park. This move is designed to coordinate planning, licensing, and environmental approvals for the 230-acre development, which will support offshore wind manufacturing, assembly, storage, and logistics. The project could create 12,000 jobs and generate £5.6bn in economic activity, with the port expanding beyond its traditional bulk, automotive, and ferry operations.
Logistics New President Named at Busy East Coast Container Gateway Port of Savannah
Kevin Price assumed the role of president of the Georgia Ports Authority on July 1, 2026, succeeding Griff Lynch. Lynch will continue as CEO until his retirement in August 2027. Price, formerly COO of Gateway Terminals of Savannah, brings 30 years of industry experience to the leadership of one of the busiest East Coast container gateways.
Technology OpenAI Appoints Uber's Prabhjeet Singh as Managing Director for India
OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, currently Uber's president for India and South Asia, as its managing director for India. He will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, and partnerships, reporting to Kiran Mani, managing director for Asia Pacific.
Business Ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman in clean-up drive; four-year term proposed
HDFC Bank's board appointed former chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar as chairman, subject to RBI approval. Kumar, a former finance secretary, will serve a four-year term starting June 30. The appointment follows the sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty in March and an internal investigation that found no evidence of his concerns.
Logistics Till Ole Barrelet Takes Helm as ONE CEO, Succeeds Founding Boss Jeremy Nixon
Till Ole Barrelet has officially taken over as chief executive of Ocean Network Express (ONE), succeeding founding CEO Jeremy Nixon. Barrelet, formerly CEO of Emirates Shipping Line, joined ONE in May as CEO-designate. Nixon transitions to a senior adviser role at the Singapore-headquartered liner operator, which ranks as the world's sixth-largest containerline with over 260 ships and 2.1 million TEU capacity.
Business Kunal Shah: Indian Fintech Founder Appointed to Lead WhatsApp After Meta's $900m Cred Investment
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech start-up Cred, as the new head of WhatsApp. The appointment follows Meta's $900m investment in Cred and comes as WhatsApp seeks to expand beyond messaging into payments, business services, and AI. Shah, who built FreeCharge and Cred, brings deep startup ecosystem experience.
Business South East Water appoints John Halsall as chief executive after David Hinton resignation
South East Water has appointed John Halsall as its new chief executive, replacing David Hinton who resigned. Halsall, with experience at Thames Water and Network Rail, takes charge as the utility faces regulatory fines and repeated water supply failures. He outlined priorities including a £2.1bn investment programme.
Logistics N-Sea appoints Pim Nelemans as chief executive, succeeding Martin Adler
Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea has appointed Pim Nelemans as chief executive, replacing Martin Adler who stepped down on June 15. Nelemans, former COO, will lead a management board with CFO Ann Porte. Adler will stay on as shareholder and advisory board chairman.
Business Bhumika Realty Appoints Amit Parsuramka as Chief Executive Officer
Bhumika Realty has appointed Amit Parsuramka as its new CEO. Parsuramka, with over 25 years of experience in real estate and investment, previously led Abhinandan Lodha Ventures and Bonito Designs. He succeeds Siddharth Katyal, who stepped down for personal reasons.
Logistics Kloster Sworn In as STB Member, Shifts Rail Regulator Balance Ahead of UP-NS Merger
Patrick Kloster was sworn in as a member of the Surface Transportation Board, bringing the STB to its statutory Republican maximum. His appointment comes as the board reviews the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which would create the first all-freight transcontinental railroad.
Technology Trump's Spy-Chief Pick Threatens Surveillance Authority
President Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence threatens the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The appointment has stalled bipartisan efforts to extend the surveillance authority, crucial for national security.
Business Meenakshi Sundaram Takes Helm at NAARM
Raman Meenakshi Sundaram has been appointed as the Director of the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management. With over 25 years in the ICAR system, Sundaram is expected to lead with scientific excellence and innovation.
Business Brajesh Kumar Singh Takes Helm as MD & CEO of Canara Bank
Brajesh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Canara Bank, effective until April 2029. With over 30 years of experience, Singh aims to drive digital transformation and enhance customer experience.