David Holley, who led the US expansion of Marine logistics provider Peters & May has been named CEO for the UK-based Peters & May group of companies. Holley will have overall responsibility for Peters & May Limited, Peters & May USA Inc. and Peters & May Global Logistics Limited.

In 2008, Holley came to Chicago from the UK office as Managing Director of Peters & May USA Inc. During his tenure, he helped secure contracts with boat builders including Larson Boats LLC, PBH Marine Group, Correct Craft Inc and Viking Yacht Company.

He was also the driving force behind Peters & May Racing and the company’s subsequent appointment as the Official Transport Provider for key racing organizations including the UIM, H1 Unlimited, the QMSF and Powerboat P1.

“I am pleased to have earned the opportunity to take on this new global role and I look forward to using the knowledge attained from my previous roles in the USA, Spain, UAE and UK offices to continue our growth and explore new opportunities to keep the Peters & May Group as the leading niche transportation provider,” Holley said.

Anna Colavatti, a recent addition to the USA operations’ Itasca home office was promoted to take over the General Manager responsibilities.