The former CEO of DP World Callao, Nicolas Gauthier, has been appointed president of SSA Marine’s global container division. In his new role, the professional will lead container terminal operations in the United States, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Chile, and Vietnam.
Gauthier is now a member of the executive team based in Seattle, reporting to Uffe Ostergaard, CEO of Carrix, SSA Marine’s parent company.
Gauthier joins SSA Marine from DP World, where he served as CEO of DP World Peru. He began his tenure with the company in 2019 as CEO of DP World Ecuador.
Previously, Gauthier spent seven years as CEO of PortSynergy Group, France’s largest container terminal operator.
“I am delighted that Nicolas is joining SSA Marine as president of our global container division. Nicolas’s experience in leading, growing, and integrating maritime terminal operations worldwide made him the ideal choice. His ability to drive safety, operational efficiency, and emission reduction will greatly benefit our employees, customers, and partners. I look forward to working closely with Nicolas in our next chapter of growth,” said Ostergaard, CEO of Carrix.
“I am honored to join SSA Marine and take on this new role. SSA Marine is a global leader in container terminal management, stevedoring, and terminal development. I enjoyed getting to know their incredible team and look forward to partnering with them and our clients to drive new levels of efficiency and growth,” said Gauthier, president of SSA Marine’s global container division.
