JAS Brasil, Nordex Group and DP World Announce New Hires
From Issue 4, 2024 of Breakbulk Magazine, we bring you the latest hires and promotions in the Americas.
JAS Brasil
Karin Schöner has been appointed new managing director and president of JAS Brazil. Schöner, a native Brazilian, has previously held key roles in sales, management and strategic leadership for companies including Maersk, GEODIS, Panalpina and KLM Cargo. The executive will be based in São Paulo, the region’s leading industrial powerhouse.
“Karin’s unparalleled expertise, strategic acumen, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal leader to propel JAS Brazil forward. We look forward to her transformative leadership and contributions to our continued growth and success in the region,” said Adrian Emmenegger, EVP of JAS Americas.
Nordex Group
Nordex Group has chosen Manav Sharma as its new CEO for North America, as the Germany-based wind turbine maker gears up for expansion in the U.S. Sharma joined Nordex in January 2020 and has held various executive positions including chief transformation officer. In his new role, Sharma will oversee the launch of a new turbine tailored to meet the requirements of the American market.
“The appointment of Manav Sharma, a highly experienced and valued colleague of our global executive management team, reflects the strategic importance of North America for us,” said José Luis Blanco, CEO of Nordex Group. “With he and his team leading the launch of our US-turbine and accelerating the on-going supply chain transformation, we will be well-positioned to benefit from expected growth in both the US and Canadian markets.”
Nordex Group is a member of the Breakbulk Global Shipper Network (BGSN), an extensive networking platform for executives operating at the top end of the project supply chain in sectors such as oil and gas, energy and renewables, mining and minerals, construction, forestry, industrial manufacturing and aerospace.
DP World
DP World has named Manuel Martinez as the new CEO for DP World Dominicana in the Dominican Republic, one of the Dubai-based global port operator’s key strategic locations in the Americas. Martinez, who boasts more than 20 years of experience in global logistics and port management, joined DP World in 2010.
The executive most recently served as general manager of the DP World-operated Terminales Portuarias Euroandinos in Peru, where he oversaw operational and commercial strategy. DP World has been active in the Dominican Republic since 2003. Its facilities include a port terminal, a worldscale logistics center and a new air cargo logistics hub that began operations in late-2023.
“I am deeply honored to assume the role of CEO for DP World Dominicana, particularly during this time of growth and expansion,” Martinez said. “I am eager to leverage DP World’s global expertise to enhance our portfolio of supply chain solutions and contribute to the region’s economic development.” Find out more from Martinez about the Dominican Republic’s emergence as a Caribbean powerhouse.
Breakbulk Americas 2024 is taking place on 15-17 October 2024 in Houston.
