APL Logistics appoints chief financial officer
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APL Logistics has appointed Kazuo Inui as chief financial officer. His appointment is a planned succession from Shigeo Mori, whole will move on to Kintetsu World Express (KWE) Group, APLL’s parent company.
Inui will be responsible for leading the global finance, treasury, accounting and global support service functions in APL Logistics. He brings over 34 years of experience in accounting and finance, including knowledge of the air freight forwarding, NVOCC and customs brokerage business. In KWE Group, he held a series of senior finance and accounting roles in Japan and the USA. Immediately prior to APL Logistics, Inui held the position of general manager – Accounting and Finance in KWE Japan.
Bill Villalon, president of APL Logistics said “We are pleased to welcome Inui to APL Logistics. His predecessor, Mori, has done a fine job in leading the finance function and we are grateful for his contributions. I am confident that Inui will play an equally key role as part of the APL Logistics leadership team as we blend our deep operational and digital capabilities to deliver integrated and value-driven supply chain solutions to customers.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What will Kazuo Inui's primary responsibilities be as the new CFO?
What will Kazuo Inui's primary responsibilities be as the new CFO?
Kazuo Inui will lead global finance, treasury, and accounting functions. He will also be responsible for global support services within APL Logistics, using his extensive experience in the sector.
Q.Where did Kazuo Inui work immediately before joining APL Logistics?
Where did Kazuo Inui work immediately before joining APL Logistics?
Immediately prior to this appointment, Inui served as the general manager of Accounting and Finance at KWE Japan. He previously held various senior finance and accounting roles within the KWE Group.
Q.What experience does Kazuo Inui bring to his new role?
What experience does Kazuo Inui bring to his new role?
Inui brings over 34 years of experience in accounting and finance. This includes specific knowledge of the air freight forwarding, NVOCC, and customs brokerage business, gained from his time at KWE Group.
Q.Why is Shigeo Mori, the previous CFO, leaving APL Logistics?
Why is Shigeo Mori, the previous CFO, leaving APL Logistics?
Shigeo Mori is moving on to a new role within Kintetsu World Express (KWE) Group, the parent company of APL Logistics. His departure is part of a planned succession at the company.
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