Clay Crain is the new director of APM Terminals Liberia and will take up his duties on 1 November. He will replace Jonathan Graham who will take on a new role within APM Terminals’ global operations, moving back to the United States.
“As I transition into my new role, I am confident that APM Terminals Liberia will be in safe hands with Clay, who is no stranger to West Africa and who has a deep understanding of local markets and its dynamics,” said Jonathan Graham.
He added, “He will take over a great and enthusiastic team and I have no doubts that together they will achieve great results.”
Clay Crain, a US citizen, has over 30 years of experience primarily in the oil and gas sector, with companies such as Weatherford International and EXPRO International, and has been involved in various aspects of business management in West Africa and Latin America.
He joins APM Terminals from SageRider where, as a business development consultant, he advises the boutique technology company providing the latest technology solutions to businesses in the oil and gas industry towards the development of West African markets.
Prior to this, he also served as general manager at Nigerian-owned oil and gas production solutions company Eunisell and as a consultant to various companies in the energy sector.
“I am excited about this new opportunity and thrilled to return to Africa and join the port logistics industry, which has such a great impact on people’s lives,” noted Clay Crain.