International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently appointed Arlyn Lacanienta-McDonald as chief financial officer for its Europe, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent office.

ICTSI’s office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates covers regional operations and business development in EMEIS while the office in Cape Town, South Africa covers regional operations and business development in continental Africa.

ICTSI's existing terminals in Poland, Georgia, Croatia, Syria and India including ongoing bids in EMEIS are under the jurisdiction of the Dubai office, while the company’s Madagascar terminal and ongoing bids in Africa are overseen by the Cape Town office.

Ms. Lacanienta-McDonald joined ICTSI’s Manila head office as finance officer in 2010. The following year, she moved to the Dubai office to oversee finance and administration. “I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity by ICTSI as it continues to expand its horizons and make a mark in this fast growing industry. I look forward to the challenge to set forth new goals for our growth and development, “she said.

Prior to ICTSI, Lacanienta-McDonald was with accounting firm Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV) for 10 years, serving as Senior Director for Assurance and Professional Practice. She was also seconded to New York to work with SGV affiliate, Ernst & Young.

She graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Business Administration and Accountancy. She placed fourth in the Philippine Certified Public Accountant Board Examinations.

Meanwhile, Mr. Seksaria was an Associate Director with KPMG International where he was responsible for Transportation and Logistics before joining ICTSI. He was founding member of Tuscan Ventures, a private equity fund involved in transport and logistics, and had spent six years with APM Terminals and Maersk Line in various management roles.

“Africa is one of the world’s fastest growing regions with a high rate of trade growth leading to significant opportunities in the port infrastructure sector. ICTSI has a strong focus on investing in the region on the back of its demonstrated expertise in emerging markets. I am glad to be a part of this effort,” says Mr. Seksaria.

Mr. Seksaria holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mumbai.

ICTSI is a leading port management company involved in the operations and development of 22 marine terminals and port projects in 17 countries worldwide. The company was among the first international terminal operators to take its expertise overseas.