ABP appoints senior commercial leaders
**Associated British Ports Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Key Senior Appointments to Drive Growth and Enhance Customer Focus**
**[Date of Original Announcement – e.g., August 28, 2025]** – Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a series of strategic senior appointments within its commercial leadership team, signaling a clear intent to sharpen its customer-centric approach and accelerate growth across its vital Humber and Wales & Short Sea Ports business regions.
These key appointments are set to bolster ABP’s commercial capabilities, ensuring a more focused and proactive strategy in serving its diverse client base. The restructuring underscores ABP’s commitment to optimizing its operational efficiency and expanding its market reach within the UK’s bustling port sector.
Among the significant new appointments, Lex Hanham has been named Head of Commercial for the Wales & Short Sea Ports (WSSP) division. In this pivotal role, Ms. Hanham will lead the commercial team, overseeing the delivery of strategic objectives and fostering robust client relationships across the 16 ports that comprise the WSSP region. Her leadership will be instrumental in driving commercial success and innovation across this extensive network.
These strategic leadership enhancements are designed to fortify ABP’s position as a leading port operator, fostering sustainable growth and delivering exceptional value to its customers and stakeholders.