Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), the manager and operator of Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), announced the appointment of Simon Brebner as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) effective from April 1 2015.

Brebner, who has held senior posts in ports, shipping and logistics firms in Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East, will be responsible for leading ADT’s commercial strategy, activities and performance.

Having served most recently as CCO for APM Terminals in Bahrain and Morocco, Brebner has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial leadership and as a senior member of management teams regionally and internationally. Previously, he served as general manager at Maersk Line Latin America as well as general manager at P&O Nedlloyd, London.