Associated British Ports Holdings plc has appointed Ian Schofield as engineering director, sitting on the board of its principal subsidiary Associated British Ports (ABP).

Mr Schofield was previously port manager for ABP’s Port of King’s Lynn, a position he had held since 1999. Prior to this he was engineering manager for ABP’s Ports of Hull, Goole and Whitby and for Humber Estuary Services.

He replaces Denis Yell who stepped down at the end of January.