2024 Honorary Advisors

Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations of Kazakhstan

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/11/almagambetov.jpg" alt="almagambetov" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Mr Almagambetov Kanat Yesmukhanovich</b> </span> <br />CEO<br />Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations of Kazakhstan</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Kanat Almagambetov is an experienced executive and current CEO of the Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations of Kazakhstan, also known as "KAZLOGISTICS." With over 40 years in the transportation and logistics sector, Kanat Almagambetov has a distinguished career marked by a series of leadership roles in Kazakhstan's key transportation organizations, including the national railway company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). <br /><br />Since July 2024, Kanat Almagambetov has led KAZLOGISTICS, advocating for innovation and growth in Kazakhstan’s logistics sector. Prior to this, from 2021 to 2024, he served as Deputy Chairman and First Deputy Chairman of the Board at KTZ, where he played an instrumental role in enhancing operational efficiencies and overseeing freight movement strategies. His leadership journey within KTZ includes various executive roles, such as Managing Director for Operational Activities and Vice President positions, focusing on freight transport and strategic planning. <br /><br />His early career, dating back to the 1980s, reflects comprehensive experience in station management and logistics operations across Kazakhstan, providing him with a deep understanding of the nation’s railway infrastructure. Kanat Almagambetov 's extensive expertise in transport logistics has established him as a key figure in the development of Kazakhstan’s transportation network, from local operations to international logistics. <br /><br />In addition to his leadership roles, Kanat Almagambetov has served as an advisor and consultant on oversized and heavy cargo logistics, exemplifying his specialized knowledge in complex freight solutions. His background also includes military service, adding to his disciplined approach and commitment to the industry. <br /><br />This broad experience and strategic vision make Kanat Almagambetov a prominent leader in transportation and logistics, respected for his contributions to the industry in Kazakhstan and internationally.</p>

Mr Almagambetov Kanat Yesmukhanovich

Group Chief Operating Officer; Chairman

<p>The Caravel Group; Hong Kong Shipowners Association</p>

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/11/anged.jpg" alt="liming" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Mr Angad Banga, JP</b> </span> <br />Group Chief Operating Officer; Chairman<br />The Caravel Group; Hong Kong Shipowners Association</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Angad Banga has been the Chief Operating Officer of The Caravel Group since 2016, where he oversees key areas including Asset Management, Investment, Finance, and Operations. He joined as Executive Director at its inception in 2013, and has played an integral role in shaping the company’s business growth strategy. Angad is also a key member of the Group’s Management, Investment, Risk, and Credit Committees, where he helps steer the Group’s strategic initiatives. <br /><br />Angad serves as Executive Director of Fleet Management Limited, the world’s second largest ship management company and a subsidiary of The Caravel Group. His leadership has been pivotal in guiding Fleet’s expansion and solidifying its reputation for excellence in the maritime industry. <br /><br />Angad’s commitment to the industry is further demonstrated through his position as Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA), one of the world’s largest shipowner associations. Under his leadership, HKSOA has continued to advocate for the advancement and digitalisation of the maritime sector. <br /><br />Angad was previously a Principal at KKR, where he focused on leveraged buyouts across the Asia-Pacific region. He also led the Asian Leveraged Finance business for KKR Capital Markets Asia, financing some of the most complex private equity acquisitions in the region. Angad began his career at J.P. Morgan in Hong Kong, working as an Investment Banking Analyst. He holds a BA with Honours in Economics from Dartmouth College and has served on various advisory boards at the institution. <br /><br />In recognition of his contributions to public service and the community of Hong Kong, Angad was appointed a Justice of the Peace (JP) in July 2024. He is also a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility, having spearheaded initiatives such as the partnership between Cricket Hong Kong and The Caravel Foundation to support youth cricket programmes in Hong Kong.</p>

Mr Angad Banga, JP

Chairman

<p>Dubai Council for Marine &amp; Maritime Industries</p>

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2022/09/Khamis-Juma-Buamim.png" alt="liming" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim</b> </span> <br />Chairman<br />Dubai Council for Marine &amp; Maritime Industries</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">H.E. Buamim is the Chairman &amp; Group CEO of KBI-uae and Chairman of the Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries.  He is a board member of Gulf Craft Inc and Asia Think Tank Group for future maritime transformation. Also, he is serving as Honorary Advisor to Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) since 2021. <br /><br />As a Leading veteran in the oil &amp; gas, Maritime industries, he previously worked with ConocoPhillips and held various corporate and management positions, including VP of Dubai Petroleum Company. H.E. Buamim is the former Chairman and CEO of Drydocks world and Maritime world and Board Chairman of the DDW-PaxOcean Asia PTE Singapore. He was also Board Member and MD &amp; Group CEO of Gulf Navigation Holding and Board Member of Drake and Scull International. In addition, he is the former Chairman of the Federal Committee for the Revision and Update of the UAE Maritime Law. <br /><br />H.E. Buamim has won many Awards and lifetime achievements, including the most influential maritime top 50 personalities in the world, The Maritime Standard Hall of Fame 2016, H.H sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Business Award 2014, The year personality award, Sword of Honors from the British Safety Council, The Archimedes Achievement Award "for excellence and exchange of knowledge" - USA and many others.</p>

H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim

Executive Vice President (EVP)

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/11/kent.jpg" alt="kent" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"><b>Mr Douglas Kent</b></span><br />Executive Vice President (EVP)<br />Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Douglas J. Kent is the EVP of Sales &amp; Alliances at ASCM, where he manages ASCM's North American chapters, international training partners, corporate clients and eCommerce. He is focused on expanding and enhancing the organization's strategic partnerships.<br /><br />With nearly 40 years of experience in supply chain transformation and advisory roles within major multinational companies, Kent holds a master's degree in international business from Pepperdine University and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Indiana University.<br /><br />He also served as adjunct faculty for over 20 years.<br /><br />Kent’s first book “Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration – Unlearning for a Better Tomorrow” was released on June 3rd, 2024.</p>

Mr Douglas Kent

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/11/fredlam.jpg" alt="fred" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"><b>Mr Fred Lam Tin-fuk GBS JP</b></span><br />Chairman<br />The Airport Authority Hong Kong</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Aged 65. Appointed Chairman of the Board in June 2024. Member of the World Governing Board and Asia-Pacific Regional Board of Airports Council International. Member of Lantau Development Advisory Committee. He was Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong from October 2014 to May 2024. Former Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. In 2007, Mr Lam was named "Director of the Year" by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors in the category of statutory and non-profit-distributing organisations. In 2011, he was given the Peace through Commerce Medal from the United States Government in recognition of his leadership role in boosting US exports to, and through, Hong Kong. In 2019, he was elected a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and received the Executive Award in the DHL/ SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards.</p>

Mr Fred Lam Tin-fuk GBS JP

Secretary General

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/10/GuyPlatten.jpg" alt="guy" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"><b>Mr Guy Platten</b></span><br />Secretary General<br />International Chamber of Shipping</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Guy Platten was appointed Secretary General of ICS in August 2018. <br /><br />He has extensive experience in the maritime industry both at sea and ashore and is a qualified Master Mariner. He has held a number of senior positions including Chief Executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Chief Executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, and Director of Marine Operations for the Northern Lighthouse Board. <br /><br />Guy’s career at sea began in 1982 with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service. He joined the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1993 as an Inspector of Lifeboats, latterly as Inspector for Scotland training and overseeing lifeboat crews around the coast and following this he served with the Ministry of Defence as a Salvage Officer and led or contributed to a number of projects including the removal of oil from a sunken World War 2 battleship, recovery of ditched aircraft and the refloating of a grounded warship.</p>

Mr Guy Platten

<p>China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing</p>

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2022/09/He-Limimg.png" alt="liming" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Mr He Liming</b> </span> <br />Chairman<br />China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">He Liming, Manchu, born in January 1954, master degree, senior economist. He is now Chairman of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. He has successively held the posts of Vice Director General of Personnel Department of Ministry of Materials and Equipment, Vice Director General of Personnel Department of Ministry of Internal Trade, General Manager of China Non-Ferrous Metal Materials Corporation. And he has served as Chairman of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), Chairman of Asia-Pacific Logistics Federation (APLF), Chairman of China Society of Logistics, Chairman of China Automobile Dealers Association etc.</p>

Mr He Liming

Chairman and Founder

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2022/09/James-Thompson.png" alt="james" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>James Thompson, GBS</b> </span> <br />Chairman and Founder <br />Crown Worldwide Holdings Limited</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">James E. Thompson, GBS, is the Chairman and Founder of the Crown Worldwide Group of Companies. Crown Worldwide is a logistics company performing various types of warehousing and transportation services throughout the world. Encompassing more than 275 facilities worldwide, Crown is committed to making a positive difference in every community where we live and work. <br /><br />Crown is also a leader in the field of household removals as well as information and document management with over forty-three million cartons of business documents managed from its worldwide facilities. The company also provides specialized packing and storage of fine arts and provides storage of fine wines. The Group has also built a large number of warehouse facilities around the world. <br /><br />Mr Thompson graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He came to Asia shortly after completion of his university studies and has lived in Japan and Hong Kong ever since. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of the San Jose State University Business School. He also was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) from San Jose State University and the California State University. <br /><br />Mr. Thompson serves as Chairman or as a Board member of numerous charitable organizations. His particular interests are charities related to children, cancer, education and art. He is the Chairman of the Asian Youth Orchestra and The Honorary President of the Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care. He has been mentoring university students in Hong Kong for over twenty years <br /><br />Mr. Thompson was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star, Hong Kong’s second highest award, by the Hong Kong Government in 2003. He received the Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from his alma mater, San Jose State University in California. He also received the DHL/SCMP Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 as well as many other honours.</p>

Mr James Thompson, GBS

Representative Director, Chairman of the Board

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2022/09/MicrosoftTeams-image-41.png" alt="james" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Junichiro Ikeda</b> </span> <br />Representative Director, Chairman of the Board<br />Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">James E. Thompson, GBS, is the Chairman and Founder of the Crown Worldwide Group of Companies. Crown Worldwide is a logistics company performing various types of warehousing and transportation services throughout the world. Encompassing more than 275 facilities worldwide, Crown is committed to making a positive difference in every community where we live and work. <br /><br />Crown is also a leader in the field of household removals as well as information and document management with over forty-three million cartons of business documents managed from its worldwide facilities. The company also provides specialized packing and storage of fine arts and provides storage of fine wines. The Group has also built a large number of warehouse facilities around the world. <br /><br />Mr Thompson graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He came to Asia shortly after completion of his university studies and has lived in Japan and Hong Kong ever since. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of the San Jose State University Business School. He also was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) from San Jose State University and the California State University. <br /><br />Mr. Thompson serves as Chairman or as a Board member of numerous charitable organizations. His particular interests are charities related to children, cancer, education and art. He is the Chairman of the Asian Youth Orchestra and The Honorary President of the Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care. He has been mentoring university students in Hong Kong for over twenty years <br /><br />Mr. Thompson was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star, Hong Kong’s second highest award, by the Hong Kong Government in 2003. He received the Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from his alma mater, San Jose State University in California. He also received the DHL/SCMP Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 as well as many other honours.</p>

Mr Junichiro Ikeda

Group Managing Director

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/10/Vicky-Cheung.jpg" alt="vic" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Vic CHEUNG</b> </span> <br />Group Managing Director <br />Kerry Logistics Network Limited</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Vic Cheung has been the Group Managing Director and Executive Director of Kerry Logistics Network since October 2023 and April 2020, respectively. As Group Managing Director, Vic oversees the Group’s strategic direction and leads its business across the globe. He is a director of Apex Maritime Co., Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “Apex Group”), which are currently subsidiaries of the Group. He founded Apex Group in 1990 and transformed it into one of the top three volume providers for the Trans-Pacific trade. He is also a director of various subsidiaries of the Group. Vic obtained a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting from the San Francisco State University in 1985.</p>

Mr Vic CHEUNG

Executive Director

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/11/WellingtonKoo.jpg" alt="wtk" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Wellington Koo, JP</b> </span> <br />Executive Director<br />Valles Steamship Co., Ltd.</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Wellington Koo is the Executive Director of Valles Steamship Company, Limited.<br /><br />Wellington graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and Operations Management.<br /><br />In 1997, he joined Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a statutory body dedicated to promote Hong Kong trade. He worked there until 2008 when he joined his family business, Valles Steamship Company, Limited.<br /><br />Presently Wellington is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA); Chairman of Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA); Chairman of the HKSOA Maritime Personnel, Education and Training Sub-committee; a member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board; Chairman of the ClassNK Hong Kong Committee; Chairman of Maritime Services Training Board (MSTB) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC); Honorary President of the Institute of Seatransport; Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Council Member of INTERTANKO, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners.<br /><br />Wellington is appointed Justice of the Peace in 2022.</p>

Mr Wellington Koo, JP

Chair

Board of Airline Representatives Hong Kong

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/11/LaviniaLau.jpg" alt="ll" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Lavinia Lau</b> </span> <br />Chair<br />Board of Airline Representatives Hong Kong</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Lavinia Lau is Cathay Pacific Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, and is responsible for three lines of business within the Group – Premium Travel (i.e. Cathay Pacific), Cargo and Lifestyle. She is also an Executive Director on the Board of Cathay Pacific. Prior to her current roles, Lavinia was Cathay Pacific Director Customer Travel. She has also previously held the position of Cathay Pacific Director Commercial. Lavinia started her career as a Swire Group Management Trainee and joined Cathay Pacific in 1999. Since then, she has held various managerial positions on the commercial side of the airline, including Revenue Management, Sales and Distribution, Planning, e-Business, Alliance, and Loyalty.</p>

Ms Lavinia Lau

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited<br />Swire Coca-Cola Limited

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/11/Patrick.jpg" alt="l2" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Patrick Healy</b> </span> <br />Chair<br />Cathay Pacific Airways Limited<br />Swire Coca-Cola Limited</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Patrick Healy is Chair of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited and Swire Coca-Cola Limited. He is also Executive Director with board-level oversight of Sustainable Development at Swire Pacific Limited. Mr. Healy is also a Director and chairs the Philanthropy Council of John Swire &amp; Sons (H.K.) Limited. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Air China Limited.<br /><br />Mr Healy has been with the Swire Group for 35 years. He joined John Swire &amp; Sons in 1988 as a management trainee. After six years with the Group’s Industries Division in the Hong Kong SAR and Germany, he transferred to Swire Coca-Cola in 1994, where he worked in various roles in bottling operations in Beijing, Nanjing, Xian and Xiamen until 2012. He was General Manager of the Shaanxi bottler from 2001-2005 and General Manager of the Fujian bottler from 2005-2008. In July 2008 he was appointed CEO, HAECO Xiamen. Mr Healy returned to Hong Kong in 2012 to take up the role of Managing Director, Swire Coca-Cola. He became Chair of Swire Coca-Cola and Cathay Pacific on 1st October and 6th November 2019 respectively.<br /><br />Mr Healy is an Advisory Board Member of the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) and a Member of the Employers’ Federation of Hong Kong General Committee.<br /><br />Mr Healy was born in 1965 and graduated in 1988 from St. John’s College, Cambridge University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages. He is married with three children.</p>

Mr Patrick Healy

President

Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/11/XerrxesMaster.jpg" alt="l3" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Xerrxes Master</b> </span> <br />President<br />Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Xerrxes Master is the Managing Director of the Master Group of Companies having diversified interests in Survey, Logistics, Power and IT services. After having obtained a degree in Master of Science in Shipping from the University of Plymouth (U.K), he has been instrumental in spearheading the Groups foray in to various diversified businesses such as Logistics, Testing, Inspection &amp; Certification &amp; Liner Agency. Currently he oversees the entire groups business activities included the transformation into digitalization.<br /><br />He has been the youngest President of the Indo-Belgium-Luxembourg-Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (IBLCCI) in 2014-15 and has also been on the Board of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) in 2013-14. He currently is the President of the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI).<br /><br />Mr. Master is also a Trustee of the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of India Dadyseth Charity Trust and The Bandra Parsi Convalescent Home. As part of the Groups corporate social responsibility, he chairs the Pinaz Xerxes Master Foundation which plays a significant role in the field of poverty alleviation, education and medical care.</p>

Mr Xerrxes Master

Secretary-General

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2023/11/liq.jpg" alt="l4" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"><b>LI Qing, Ph.D. </b></span><br />Secretary-General <br />APEC Port Services Network (APSN)</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. LI Qing is Secretary-General of APSN, appointed by the APSN Council in October 2023. Dr. Li is also Vice President of China Waterborne Transport Research Institute (WTI), responsible for the management of Sci-Tech Innovation and international cooperation in studies and projects. <br /><br />Dr. Li Qing has long been engaged in research and consultation in the field of waterway transport economics, clean fuels for shipping, safety of navigation, and maritime culture and history. <br /><br />Dr. Li has led and/or participated in over 100 major research projects related to waterway transport, including but not limited to: <br /><br />1) Studies on Development of Strategic Plans for Port and Shipping; <br /><br />2) Study on Use of Clean Fuels (e.g. solar energy and LNG) in Shipping; <br /><br />3) Study on Global Development Trends of Use of Clean Energy in the Maritime Sector; <br /><br />4) Demonstration of Navigational Conditions in Waterways; <br /><br />5) Study on Development of Science and Technologies to Ensure Safety of Navigation. <br /><br />Dr. Li’s dedication extends to preserving maritime culture and history, as he has been a key contributor to the research and documentation of China’s maritime development history. Dr. Li was awarded as “Young Science and Technology Talents in Transportation” by the Ministry of Transport of China, and he has received seven (7) Provincial and Ministerial Science and Technological Awards for technological advancements.</p>

LI Qing, Ph.D.

<p>Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA)</p>

<div class="row"><div class="col-lg-3"><img class="img-responsive" src="/conference/almac/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2024/11/yuichi.jpg" alt="yuichi" border="0" /></div><div class="col-lg-6"><p class="haname"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: #0072bc;"> <b>Mr Yuichi Sonoda</b> </span> <br />Secretary General<br />Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA)</p></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Yuichi Sonoda has been appointed Secretary General of the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) with effect from 01 May 2020 and he will be based in Singapore. This is a role he is thoroughly familiar with, as he had served as ASA Sec-Gen during the period between 2010 and 2014, and was instrumental in several initiatives and conferences.<br /><br />Involved in the works of ASA since its inception in 1992, (known then as Asian Shipowners’ Forum), Sonoda has been tirelessly supporting and promoting its vision and missions. In 1996, he was appointed as the Secretary of the Shipping Economics Review Committee (SERC), one of the five Standing Committees of ASF. He has also served as the Vice Chairman of the Maritime Transport Committee of Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD.<br /><br />Upon his graduation with a law degree from the Keio University in Tokyo in 1976, Sonoda joined the JSA, and was mainly involved in the works of the International Affairs Division. During his tenure at JSA, he was also appointed to JSA’s London Branch Office for a period of five years.</p>

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