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Jens joins ABP board as national director [Grimsby Telegraph (UK)](Grimsby Telegraph (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) FORMER DFDS boss Jens Skibsted Nielsen has joined ABP, the UK's leading port operator, as commercial director. He bringing with him more than 30 years of experience of Europe's marine, transport and logistics industries to the national role. He is tasked with working with colleagues on ABP's board to help drive further growth of the business. Mr Nielsen said: "I am proud to join ABP, which has such a strong reputation in the industry and a fantastic operational track record. "I'm really looking forward to working with our customers to ensure we support and contribute to delivering their business objectives while meeting our own demanding aspirations. Chief executive James Cooper said: "We are delighted to welcome Jens onboard. With plans to invest more than Pounds 800 million in the years ahead, ABP is already delivering significant growth in the business. Jens' appointment reflects our determination to deliver even more by continuing to make sure we provide the highest possible standards of service for our customers." The DFDS Seaways tenure saw him based in Immingham, and he played a crucial role as a private business lead in lobbying and campaigning to successfully overthrow the controversial port rates, that threatened to ruin many shipping businesses, under the previous gover nment. He also oversaw the joint investment in a new outer harbour roll- on roll-off terminal at Immingham, together with ABP. He left Nordic House in 2010, after seven years at the helm, and was succeeded by Sean Potter. (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |