Rodolphe Saade
Rodolphe J. Saade
Group Chief Executive Vice President,
CMA CGM
Rodolphe Saade joined the Group Executive Board of CMA CGM in 2004, responsible for the North/South routes. Additionally, Mr. Saade was appointed in 2006 to expand Delmas Lines in West, East and Central Africa and the Indian Ocean, and to develop synergies with lines operated by the CMA CGM Group.
Mr. Saade began his career with CMA as a trainee in New York. From there he was sent to Hong Kong to serve as the Director of the Northern Europe/Far East line. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Saade returned to Marseille to serve as the Director of several key trades, and was name Vice President of the liner services in 2002.
Mr. Saade holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, where he majored in marketing. He is currently a member of board of directors of the World Shipping Council.
CMA CGM has become an international operator serving maritime shipping routes around the world with door-to-door services that combine maritime shipping with rail, river and highway transport. Recent robust expansion was powered by a growth strategy and sustained capital spending. The Group has built its success on the strong values of quality, innovation, imagination and anticipation.
Today, the company operates 360 ships on more than 200 shipping routes and employs 16,500 around the world. CMA CGM vessels call at 400 ports in 150 countries and clients are serviced through some 650 agencies and offices around the world. The company generated USD 15.1 billion in 2008, moving approximately 8.9 million TEU.