The UK’s second-largest port operator, Peel Ports Group, has appointed a new Chief Commercial Officer.
Jonathan Rayner is to strengthen the executive team as the business advances its long-term growth strategy.
Jonathan joins the group from London Luton Airport, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer from 2020. His earlier career includes senior commercial and operational roles across major UK airports and infrastructure organizations.
In his new role at Peel Ports Group, Jonathan will assume a position on the Executive Board, working to align commercial measures with the company’s broader strategic objectives. He will oversee the Group’s full commercial strategy, building and advancing opportunities and driving growth across all markets.
The new appointment follows Stephen Carr’s decision to step down as Group Commercial Director at the end of November.
Stephen joined Peel Ports Group in 2009 and has played a central role in the delivery of many strategic projects, including the Liverpool2 container terminal. He will continue with the Group on a part-time basis as Director of Public Affairs, supporting the company’s engagement with national policy-makers.
Recently the port on Merseyside announced a £10 million redevelopment of Birkenhead’s East Float Terminal.
In addition, Afloat highlights that the Group also operates the Marine Terminal Limited (MTL) Terminal in Dublin Port, where among the ship container carriers is BG Freight Line, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the group.
Other carriers include CMA/CGM, DFDS, MacAndrews, and Seago Maersk.
It's throughput is 250,000 TEUs per year, with direct Lo-Lo connections to the UK, the Netherlands, France, Iberia, and onwards worldwide.
