ARTHUR Tzaneros has resigned his leadership role at ACFS Port Logistics.
His decision to quit occurred after comments made in a WhatsApp group about a sexual assault case involving elite Sydney school Scots College became public.
The company is currently in administration with a meeting of creditors today and a Federal Court hearing scheduled on Friday.
In an email to customers and partners seen by DCN, Mr Tzaneros said last week he had “made comments on a private WhatsApp group about a serious and sensitive situation that’s currently in the news”.
“I deeply regret what I said, and for showing a complete lack of sensitivity to that situation,” he said.
“There is no excuse. I hope that by stepping aside, I am removing this behaviour from consideration of ACFS’s day-to-day operations.
“Everyone who relies on ACFS Port Logistics Australia, including our customers, partners and most importantly our 1,600 employees, deserve stability and totally focused leadership.”
Terry Tzaneros, Arthur’s father, is to be taking over the roles of managing director and chief executive for the duration of the administration process.
“Terry is the best person to provide that for you all at this time, as the administration process continues,” Arthur Tzaneros said.
“Terry should need no introduction. He is a legend in the Australian shipping sector, who helped build container logistics in this country into what it is today.
“Terry will continue to provide regular updates on the business. The rest of our leadership team remains in place and you can continue to deal with your normal ACFS contacts and operational teams.”