Andrew Dawes is to take over as ABP’s Regional Director, Humber, when Simon Bird leaves the company at the end of October.
Andrew has 30 years’ experience in the global ports and terminals industry with companies such as DP World, APM Terminals and ICTSI. Alongside his strong leadership credentials, he brings with him a wealth of experience in safety, operations and commercial activities. His experience also includes MD roles with P&L accountability for terminals plus wider regional portfolio responsibility.
He said: “This is an incredible time to be joining ABP as the next five-year business strategy is launched. The Humber Region which has some really exciting projects and growth opportunities. It plays a key role in delivering ABP’s twin missions of Keeping Britain Trading as well as Enabling the Energy Transition here in the UK.
“I am very much looking forward to meeting and working with my Humber colleagues, customers and wider stakeholders and to bringing my family to live in this fantastic region.”
Andrew will join ABP on 1st October, allowing a period of handover with the outgoing Regional Director, Simon Bird, who will be stepping down from the role at the end of the month.
