Minister confirms DHB's ability to deliver for customers, community and the UK

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed three new Board Members to the Dover Harbour Board as work to deliver the vision of being the best port in the world for the benefit of customers and the community gathers momentum.

With the clear and recent support of the Ports and Shipping Minister, Stephen Hammond, acknowledging both a world class operation and the developing strong relationships with the Port's major customers, the latest appointments reinforce the emerging direction of the Dover Harbour Board and the Port of Dover, and complement the skills required to operate, maintain and develop a major international gateway handling £80 billion of trade each year.

George Jenkins, Chairman, Dover Harbour Board, said: "I am grateful to the Secretary of State and our Minister for showing complete confidence in the Board and for appointing such strong, additional Non Executive Directors who bring special skills and experience in Marine Operation, Community Partnerships and in Regeneration so we may better deliver for all our stakeholders in the years ahead."

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, added: "Future success will require the Board to work together with its customers and community. This is precisely the approach that we have adopted and in which the Minister is confident that, by continuing, we can deliver a key national economic asset that is an essential contributor to growth and regeneration in our community."

The three new appointments are:

Frank Martin DL - Frank is Deputy Chairman and former Chief Executive at Hornby Plc and is a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, based in East Kent. He is also a Kent Ambassador promoting business, community and engagement in Kent. His skills include strategic planning, marketing and business integration. He brings understanding and in depth knowledge of East Kent matters.

Bob Lane OBE - Bob received his OBE in 2004 for services to regeneration, having had a career in regeneration activities across the UK. He is currently a Board Member of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and until recently was Chairman of the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation.

Erik Østergaard R - Erik is currently Chief Executive Officer of Danish Transport & Logistics, an industry leader for the transport and logistics sector in Denmark. He brings a wealth of shipping, transportation and infrastructure experience, having been Chief Operating Officer for Scandlines AG Group (one of Europe's leading ferry companies).