Skycooler, the recently established temperature controlled container leasing company has announced the appointment of Philip Hill as Chief Executive Officer as of 1stOctober 2007.

The company further announced that Graham Walters, who is currently acting CEO for the interim period, will resume his duties as sales director once Hill takes up his position atthe company.

A Skycooler spokesperson said“Since our formation in 2006 we havesteadily established our credentialsas a serious entrant to the cool-chainindustry, with the provision of ourSkycooler temperaturecontrolled containerleasing services.

With the appointment of Philip Hill as CEO we are bringing to our company someone with a wealth of airline industry experience, who has a proven track record in introducing ground-breaking services. We are confident that Skycooler will be established as a leading provider of container leasing services, recognised for both the quality of its service and personnel.”

Hill was previously one of the founders of Unitpool, and as CEO of Unitpool was instrumental in pioneering global ULD pooling services.