Ian Webber, the CEO of New York-listed boxship tonnage provider Global Ship Lease (GSL), has announced he will retire from the company he helped found in 2007.
Webber will join the company’s board of directors at the end of March with Tom Lister set to replace him as CEO.
Like Webber, Lister has been with GSL since its founding. Prior to that, he worked in asset finance, banking, and liner shipping.
George Youroukos, GSL’s executive chairman, said: “I am delighted that we can maintain continuity and GSL’s positive momentum as Tom Lister transitions into the CEO role. Tom not only knows the company inside and out, but also has deep expertise across our industry.” According to the reports published in splash247.com .
Lister commented, “The industry is at an inflection point, which will present both challenges to address and opportunities for the company to embrace. With the support of our excellent teams at sea, on shore, and in the boardroom, this is an exciting time to be taking the reins at Global Ship Lease.”
