Seattle, Wash., Mar. 3, 2011 ? Holland America Line has promoted Nick Ranade to the position of director, technical purchasing and logistics. He reports to Rob Boksem, vice president, technical operations, for Holland America Line.
Ranade was appointed deputy director of technical procurement in April 2010. He joined the company as a staff accountant in 2000 and has held several management positions within the company. He was moved to manager, technical procurement, in 2007.
[quote]?Nick has continuously demonstrated that by challenging processes and being willing to get out ahead of the curve, we can dramatically improve the way we procure parts for our ships,? said Boksem. ?In this new position, Nick will add freight and logistics to his purchasing responsibilities, and will be integrally involved with our purchasing and shipboard inventory operations and management system.?[/quote]
Ranade has 12 years of management experience in international marine operations, and his background includes finance, marine operations planning, dry-dock management and procurement.
Sunne Kim, who oversees the freight and logistics department, will now report to Ranade.
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Holland America Line?s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine ? a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes ? Explorations Caf? powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner?s Dream Beds.[/box]