ISS Appoints New General Manager for UK

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, has appointed Guy Lear as General Manager for the UK.

With nearly 25 years’ experience in the shipping industry, Guy has in depth cross-sector knowledge of the UK port agency market with particular expertise in the tanker business.

Prior to joining ISS, Guy worked for a global shipping agency as a Divisional Director responsible for the business development and management of their Global Hub Agency. Starting in shipping insurance, Guy’s career has included roles as a boarding clerk, working for the Port of London Authority and as a Departmental Manager.

Guy will be focusing on the continuous evolvement and improvement of the UK business and is replacing Tom Wilson who has been promoted to a key role within the Operational Excellence team. Guy will be based at ISS Tilbury.

Comments Simon Edsall, ISS Executive Vice President Operations, for Europe and North Africa: “We are very pleased to be working with Guy who will enhance our strength in the UK port agency market and understands our strive for growth, innovation and efficiency across all areas of the business.”

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ISS, September 19, 2013