Gavin Laybourne becomes Peel Ports Group’s first CTIO

Laybourne takes responsibility for the ongoing digital transformation of the Group’s port operations

Peel Ports Group has appointed Gavin Laybourne as its Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), the first person to hold the role at the UK’s second-largest port operator.

Gavin will join the Group’s Executive team and lead all its technology and information-related activities. This includes IT, cyber security, data analytics, green technologies, and the ongoing automation and digital transformation of the Group’s operations.

He has more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership within global organisations: most recently he was Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer at Maersk APM Terminals, the world’s second-largest terminal operator.

Prior to this, he was Chief Information Officer at Marks and Spencer, following a long tenure at Shell Retail and Shell Downstream, including as Global Technology Director.

With his experience in managing business infrastructure across both digital and operational technology, Gavin will lead Peel Ports Group’s continued digital transformation and the evolution of its long-term technology plans.