CHARLOTTE, NC ‒ Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (“DCLI”) announced that David Arsenault has joined the company in the newly-created position of Chief Strategy Officer. David’s first day with DCLI was January 16, 2018.

Mr. Arsenault has a distinguished career in international business, having led large multi-national organizations in the supply chain, transportation, marine terminal, and technology verticals. Early in his career, he spent more than a decade with Charlotte, NC-based Sea-Land Service, holding operations, sales, and corporate marketing roles along with Country Manager and General Manager positions in Thailand and Taiwan. Most recently, Mr. Arsenault served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Merchant Marine America. During his 12-year career with Hyundai, he was also responsible for all commercial sales in the Pacific Southwest and the Gulf Region of the U.S.

“David’s impressive resume and active participation on various boards and organizations associated with shipping and the maritime industry position him to be a strong addition to our senior leadership team,” said Bill Shea, CEO of DCLI. Mr. Arsenault holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation and Nautical Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York, along with certificates from executive programs at both the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School. Mr. Arsenault will work out of DCLI’s Huntington Beach, CA office. “I am very excited to join DCLI at this point in the company’s evolution, and look forward to being a part of developing and executing the strategy that will take the organization to its next level of success,” said Arsenault regarding his new role.