Frank Coles is to join Hong Kong-headquartered marine services company Wallem Group as chief executive officer.

According to Wallem, Coles has a wealth of experience spanning across the sector, including maritime law, shipping services and maritime communications.

He will replace Simon Doughty, who announced his decision to step down in May, as HLPFI reported here.

Doughty will hand over the role at the end of October.

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