Terminal Investment Director

Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is a leading global investor, developer, and operator of container terminals, with a strong track record of forming strategic joint ventures with other major terminal operators. Since its founding in 2000, TIL has rapidly grown into one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse terminal operators, with a presence in 26 major trade ports across 21 countries.

Our terminals are strategically situated in key locations around the globe, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment hubs in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and West Africa. Positioned at the crossroads of global trade, five of our terminals rank among the world’s top 20 container ports by throughput. These prime locations enable us to serve major trade routes and provide access to both established and emerging markets, reinforcing our role as a critical player in global supply chains.

• Our terminals have been selected for their important and strategic locations around the world, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment trade hubs and gateways in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and West Africa.
• Our terminals are positioned at the heart of world trade, with five of the terminals located in the world’s top 20 container ports in terms of throughput (source: Drewry).
• Our terminals are well placed to serve major trade routes and provide access into key mature and developing markets.

Terminal Investment Director

Main Responsibilities

We are seeking a Terminal Investment Director (TID) to oversee and optimize the performance of a portfolio of terminal investments within TiL (Terminal Investment Limited). Reporting directly to the CEO, the TID will act as a key representative in terminal joint ventures, driving value creation, operational excellence, and long-term strategic growth.

This role involves close collaboration with joint venture partners, terminal management teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure our investments meet both performance and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent TiL’s interests in joint ventures, fostering strong partnerships with terminal leadership and Board members.
• Ensure good corporate governance, providing oversight and strategic direction to terminal management.
• Steer capacity and productivity development plans, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Assess terminal performance standards, collaborating with the TiL Terminal Efficiency team to develop and implement improvement plans.
• Identify risks impacting TiL’s investments, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the Finance team to establish annual budgets, performance targets, and reforecasting strategies.
• Develop a deep understanding of each terminal’s business model, maximizing return on investment while ensuring TIL’s service levels.
• Collaborate with Business Development on long-term planning, major capital expenditures, and financial strategies.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and operational challenges, adapting investment strategies accordingly.
• Build and nurture relationships with terminal management, joint venture partners, port authorities, and key customers.
• Ensure strong senior management retention, fostering a high-performance culture with structured performance incentives.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Finance, Legal, HSE, Engineering, Audit) to identify risks, opportunities, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skill :

To be considered for this role, you should have the following experience :

• Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of financial reporting, investment performance, and terminal industry drivers. Previous experience in a C-level operational role within an EU terminal is essential.
• Investment & Operational Acumen: Experience in managing joint ventures, capital investments, and strategic business planning.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess financial, operational, and market dynamics, providing actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Management: A skilled negotiator and relationship builder, adept at working across diverse cultures and nationalities.
• Hands-On Approach: Detail-oriented and execution-driven, ensuring continuous performance optimization.
• Communication Excellence: Proficiency in English, with strong presentation and reporting skills.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.