SeaCube strengthens cold chain leadership to expand refrigerated equipment solutions
Key takeaways
- SeaCube adds Jakob Karstoft as CCO to drive global commercial strategy and customer-focused growth.
- Ben Thomas becomes CFO, succeeding Dave Doorley and supporting SeaCube’s financial and operational expansion.
- James Armstrong and Matthew Salmi take senior roles to lead cold solutions growth and national marketing strategy.
SeaCube Container Leasing recently made key leadership appointments to enhance its cold chain and refrigerated equipment solutions. The company, which provides intermodal and portable cold storage services, added Jakob Karstoft as CCO, Ben Thomas as CFO, James Armstrong as SVP of emerging business, and Matthew Salmi as VP of marketing and commercial strategy.
Karstoft will lead global commercial strategy with a focus on customer-driven solutions and sustainable growth, while Thomas assumes CFO duties following his tenure as VP and treasurer. Armstrong oversees SeaCube Cold Solutions and Martin Container, directing operational strategy and portable cold storage expansion, and Salmi guides brand, marketing, and communications to connect customers with SeaCube’s solutions offerings. These leadership moves support SeaCube’s acquisitions, including Martin Container, and the establishment of a Central Valley depot to expand service capacity and reliability.
“Volatility is now a constant,” Bob Sappio, SeaCube CEO, said. “Amid shifting trade policy and rising geopolitical risk, the refrigerated cargo market continues to prove durable.”
