Svitzer Names Matthew Gordon as UK Managing Director
The towage provider has appointed Matthew Gordon to lead its largest operational cluster, overseeing more than 75 vessels across 10 UK ports.
Global towage and marine services specialist Svitzer has announced the appointment of Matthew Gordon as its new Managing Director for the United Kingdom.
In his new capacity, Gordon takes charge of Svitzer's largest operational division. His remit covers an asset base of more than 75 tugs and marine support vessels, as well as a team of approximately 800 personnel stationed across 10 port locations in the UK.
Gordon joins the towage company with significant senior management experience across the offshore and marine sectors. His career history includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of North Star, alongside tenures as UK Managing Director at Atlantic Offshore and Vroon Offshore Services.
Arjen Van Dijk, Managing Director of Svitzer Europe, noted that the UK represents the group's most substantial, competitive, and complex cluster, adding that Gordon's background and leadership capabilities will bring valuable guidance to the regional operation.
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