Sallaum Lines Appoints a New Chief Operating Officer

Swiss-based Sallaum Lines has appointed experienced shipping executive Kay Lemcke as its new Chief Operating Officer as of January 2023.

Kay Lemcke, a German shipping expert, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sallaum Lines Switzerland SA and has relocated to the headquarters in Kägiswil, Switzerland, to oversee the continuous operations and processes of the line.

In his new role as COO of Sallaum Lines, Kay Lemcke will be responsible for driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals; in addition, implementing the strategic vision and values of Sallaum Lines.

Kay Lemcke has run Sallaum Lines Germany for 10 years, acting as Managing Director since foundation, responsible for the business generated out of Germany, UK and centralizing the in-house chartering and S&P trans-actions for the group. Knowing the liner and chartering business from the inside for over 25 years, Kay Lemcke has built an extensive and global network in various fields of the maritime industry.

Kay Lemcke commented on his new role, saying: “I am immensely proud having been part of our group over the last 10 years and I am looking forward to developing and executing our global operations in my new role as COO, with the aim to continue delivering excellent service with a strong team, while further progressing our environmental responsibilities. In the spirit of our founder and shareholders we will continue our journey to scale Sallaum Lines for future growth and expansion of our services.”

We are very grateful to onboard Kay as COO and look forward to further unpacking his extensive knowledge and experience. With his strong track record of success and dynamic leadership and communicative team-play, Kay will be able to deliver and achieve further growth to our group.

said Sami Sallaum, President of the board.

With the appointment of Kay Lemcke, Sallaum Lines is poised for a strong future in the shipping industry, where clients can always expect to see progress in the company’s operations and mission.