Jean-Marc Lacave, 51, will join CMA CGM Group, as Chief Executive Vice-President and member of the Executive Board, as of 1st September 2008.

He will be in charge of the following departments, previously under the responsibility of Alain Wils :

  • Intermodal (Maritime, Rail, Inland waterway, Road),
  • Audit,
  • Insurance,
  • Legal,
  • Human Resources,
  • Safety / Security/ Environment (QHSE).

He will also be responsible for managing terminal operations in which CMA CGM Group is a shareholder.

At his request, Alain Wils will focus on the following responsibilities, as of 12 September 2008 :

  • Adviser to the Chairman of the Executive Board,
  • Institutional Adviser to CMA CGM Group,
  • Chairman of CMA CGM Antilles-Guyane,
  • Chairman of DELMAS, in particular for agencies, subsidiaries, and terminals in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This strong team, around Chairman Jacques R Saad', and composed of Farid T Salem, Rodolphe Saad', Jean-Marc Lacave and Alain Wils, will lead the development of CMA CGM Group in France and in the world.