In this weeks’s appointments roundup we get to meet new faces joining Höegh Autoliners, TGI Cargo and Norlat Shipping. 

Höegh Autoliners pushing digitalisation ambitions forward

Höegh Autoliners have brought in two new faces into the team with both Pejman Tirehkar and Fredrik Schönauer-Jansen focusing on achieving the company’s ambitions in digitalisation and sustainability. Both are joining the Strategy & Analytics team.

Pejman Tirehkar brings a multitude of experience to the table, including previous roles as an Investment Associate at Höegh Capital Partners and an Investment Banking Analyst at Macquarie Group.

Fredrik Schönauer-Jansen comes to the company with a background in consulting and strategy, most recently from DNB, where he worked on digitalisation and strategy projects.

TGI promotes Adrian Peterson to COO

Privately-owned Australian project freight forwarder specialising in oversized, out of gauge and hard-to-move cargo within Australia and globally, THI Cargo, has dipped into its own ranks to appoint a new Chief Operating Officer.

The company has promoted Adrian Peterson to the new position, with promotion effective as of January 1, 2023. Peterson has been with TGI Cargo since May 2021, during which time he has held the position of General Manager.

Peterson has been effective in building a skilled team, enabling business growth opportunities and significantly increasing the financial viability of the business across operations, sales, marketing and finance.

Norlat Shipping welcomes back Kjell Magne Veka

As it continues its rapid expansion path, Norwegian dry cargo vessel operator, Norlat Shipping, has been able to entice Kjell Magne Veka back into the company. He joins the company as senior vessel operator.

Kjell Magne Veka comes with long experience in operation management, and a very diverse background. Kjell Magne joined Norlat Shipping’s Bergen office already in November, and has been a key player in carrying through the company’s hectic program over the holidays.