Claudio Veritiero is stepping down as CEO of Peel Ports Group after nearly five years in the role and six years with the business.
Mark Whitworth, Non-Executive Chairman and former Group CEO, will become Executive Chairman on an interim basis while a successor is appointed.
Peel Ports credits Veritiero with delivering annual profitability growth of 9% and overseeing major investments, including:
- A £30 million expansion of RoRo facilities at London Medway.
- The £28 million Alexandra Complex warehousing development at the Port of Liverpool.
- A £25 million investment in new ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Greenock.
He also led the acquisition of Humber Bulk Terminal, expanding the Group’s infrastructure and capacity.