Coles Resigns as CEO of Wallem Group
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Frank Coles. Image courtesy Wallem Group
The board of Wallem Group announced that chief executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the company shortly.
As many will be aware, Coles has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, as well as pursuing other opportunities.
During his two and half years at Wallem, Coles has initiated many changes aimed at enhancing customer service, obtaining operational efficiencies and improving safety.
John Kaare Aune, managing director of Wallem Shipmangement Limited, will take over Cole’s role as CEO of Wallem Group on an interim basis and until further notice, the company said.
Frank Coles, CEO of Wallem Group, resigns January 15, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina
Frank Coles, Chief Executive Officer of the Wallem Group, has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly, the company’s board confirmed.
“As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, as well as pursuing other opportunities. During his two and half years at Wallem Frank has initiated many changes aimed at enhancing customer service, obtaining operational efficiencies and improving safety. We wish Frank success for the future,” Wallem said in a statement.
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Hong Kong-based maritime tech company Wallem Group has announced the resignation of Chief Executive Frank Coles so he can focus his efforts on seafarers’ rights and welfare amid the ongoing crew change crisis.
“As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, as well as pursuing other opportunities,” Wallem Group said in a statement.
Coles joined Wallem Group as its CEO in October 2018 after a career in maritime law, shipping services and maritime communications. He notably served as President of Inmarsat Maritime from early 2012 before splitting with the company in 2014 just as it started launching its next-generation GX satellites.