Navigator Holdings Ltd. Announces Management Changes, Effective August 22, 2019
June 26, 2019 at 09:05 pm
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On June 25, 2019, the Board of Directors of Navigator Holdings Ltd. appointed Dr. Henry Deans as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 22, 2019. David Butters, the Company's current President and Chief Executive Officer will relinquish that role to Dr. Deans on that date and continue as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Deans will continue as a member of the Board after the effectiveness of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Deans was appointed a member of the Board in November 2018. From August 2015 to December 2017, Dr. Deans was the Senior Vice President of Agrium Inc.
Navigator Holdings Ltd. is a United Kingdom-based owner and operator of liquefied gas carriers. The Company is engaged in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia. It also owns a 50% share in an ethylene export marine terminal at Morganâs Point, Texas on the Houston Ship Channel, United States. The Companyâs fleet consists of 56 semi-or fully refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 25 of which are ethylene and ethane capable. The Company plays a role in the liquefied gas supply chain for energy companies, industrial consumers and commodity traders with its vessels. Its services include Maritime Logistics, Ship Shore Infrastructure and Consultancy, New Trends. It unlocks the possibilities of participating in global trade flows of liquefied gases, including propane, butane, ethane and petrochemical gases, such as ethylene, propylene and butadiene, and ammonia.