UK’s leading port operator, ABP, appoints new Chief Information Officer

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ABP is pleased to announce that Harm van Weezel has been appointed Chief Information Officer. Mr. van Weezel will join the UK’s leading port operator on 25 February, becoming its first ever CIO

Mr. van Weezel joins ABP from Welcome Break, a large motorway service operator, where he has served as CIO since 2016 and having also held director-level IT roles at WPP Coretech, Mars and Tesco, since commencing his career at Accenture. 

Henrik Pedersen ABP Chief Executive Officer

 “ABP is committed to making sure we continue to deliver the best possible service for our customers. Continuing to advance our IT capability, including customer-facing IT solutions, is a critical part of this. That’s why we’re so delighted to welcome Harm, who brings world-leading IT experience and expertise, to the UK’s leading port operator.” 

Harm van Weezel Chief Information Officer

“ABP’s network of 21 ports are key gateways for Britain’s international trade. It’s fantastic to be joining a business that plays such an important role in supporting businesses across Britain, driving prosperity and keeping Britain trading.”