New Board Director appointed for Dover Habour Board

Dover Harbour Board has announced that it has appointed Tim Waggott to the Board following the retirement of Board Director Mike Krayenbrink earlier in the year.

Mr Waggott, who joined DHB in 2007 as Director of Finance and Commercial, is currently the Director of Business and Support Services which is responsible for the finance team, infrastructure development and technical services, as well as the supervision of business management for property and estates, freight and cargo. His previous roles include an executive Board Member with the Port of Shoreham in his dual capacity of Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive. He has held senior positions with the Leaders Group Ltd (the largest independent letting agent in the South East of England) as Finance Director, and as a Divisional Financial Controller with Rentokil Initial plc.

Commenting on his appointment, Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive of DHB, said: "Tim's appointment is well-deserved as, throughout his five years at DHB, he has become a valued member of the organisation, using his expertise and vision to help guide the business towards a successful future."

In return, Mr Waggott said: "I am looking forward to supporting the Port of Dover business realise its clear potential to grow, to add value and to further increase economic activity and employment opportunities in support of the Dover community, and the local and national economy."

Mr Waggott is also a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and sits as a member of Council and Chair of the Finance Committee at Dover College.