New Regional Director for the Humber takes the helm

Andrew Dawes takes the helm at ABP as Director of the Humber ports.

A highly respected maritime executive, Andrew joins one of the UK’s major ports operators, at an exciting period as the four Humber ports evolve to sustain green energy needs.

Andrew Dawes, Director of the Humber ports said: “This is an incredible time to be joining ABP as the next five-year business strategy is launched.  There are some great projects and growth opportunities in the pipeline as the ports play a key role in delivering our twin missions of Keeping Britain Trading and Enabling the Energy Transition here in the UK. 

“Stepping into this role I‘ve been genuinely impressed by the talent of the Humber team and achievements so far. I am very much looking forward to working with them, our customers and wider stakeholders as we embark on this momentous journey.” 

Henrik L Pedersen, CEO welcomed the appointment, adding: “Andrew has an impressive career history and brings a wealth of experience from across the maritime industry which will be hugely valuable.  

“He has a stellar record of operational command and of leading organisations through change. I am delighted he has joined us as we embark on a new five-year strategy.” 

Andrew began work in 1995 at what was the Southampton Container Terminal (now DP World) and has progressed his career to become a seasoned maritime executive, amassing almost 30 years of experience from the global ports and terminals industry with companies such as DP World, APM Terminals and International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI).  

Alongside his strong leadership credentials, he brings with him a wealth of experience in safety, operations and commercial and experience both as Managing Director with profit and loss responsibility of terminals, as well as regional portfolio responsibility. 

Andrew will be part of the Executive team of the UK’s major ports group, and will report directly to Henrik L. Pedersen, ABP’s CEO. 

Andrew was appointed after Simon Bird stepped down at the end of October as Regional Director of the Humber ports after nine years in the role.