MSC appoints new president

The world’s second-largest container shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has appointed Diego Aponte as president and CEO.

Gianluigi Aponte, Diego’s father, founder of MSC and previously president, will assume a new role as Group Executive Chairman. Mr. Aponte senior will continue to oversee all group related activities as well as supporting Diego in shaping the future of MSC.

“It is important that we keep looking forward and that we prepare the company for the future. The Board and I firmly believe that Diego, supported by his senior management, will deliver continued success for MSC and its customers. We already have a number of projects underway which will help improve our overall service offering to clients, whilst improving our efficiencies. It is an exciting time for MSC,” said the outgoing president.