Highly focused and results-driven senior manager with a proven track record in the establishing and further development of global container shipping, joint-venture partnerships with the continuous driving of shareholder value.

Experience with deep-sea container shipping commenced in 1979 with Overseas Containers Ltd, followed by Cho Yang, launching its own entry into the then alliance structures. Instrumental in the establishing of the original TRCON Consortium, further progression with ContshipContainerlines and CP Ships, also driving industry consolidation with their own flavour, including forging new alliances.

MICHAEL CASHMAN¡¡COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, CONTSHIP ITALIA

As the Commercial Director of Contship Italia, Michael Cashman has completed the restructuring of the historical organisation to improve internal/ external customer focus whilst simultaneously enhancing shareholder value and financial business performance.

In 2012, Michael Cashman proceeded with the given objectives of continuing to improve business performance and leading the succession planning requirements of the commercial team.In 2013 ¨C 2015, the focus continues internally with seeking improvements in management information processes as well as leading the commercial input into enhanced promotional activity targeted at increasing awareness of Contship Italia Group activities to generate interest and support growth over the longer term.