Tim Morris is to join ABP as Group Head of Corporate Affairs at the end of November.
He is currently CEO at UK Major Ports Group, where he has led the industry trade association for the last five years, before which he held a number of senior communications, sustainability and strategy roles in the industrial group Tata Steel. Before ports and steel, Tim spent six years with McKinsey in their strategy and corporate finance team.
At ABP, Tim will lead all aspects of Corporate Affairs including government relations, media relations and external communications.
Julian Walker, ABP’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Tim brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. He will play a critical role to help deliver our ambitious growth strategy and the leading role ABP will play in enabling the UK’s energy transition.”
Mr Morris said: “I’m excited to be joining ABP at this point. As the UK’s largest port operator they’re playing a leading role in enabling the trade we all rely on, boosting growth and opportunity and providing the foundations for a more sustainable future. Corporate affairs has a key part to play in achieving these crucial goals both for ABP and the UK. I’m looking forward to getting started alongside the great team at ABP.”
