Hall of Fame

Recognised for their outstanding contribution

First introduced in 2005, The DCN Hall of Fame inductee is selected by senior members of the Daily Cargo News. Inductees of the Hall of Fame are recognised for their outstanding contribution to Australia’s maritime industry.

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Peter Dexter

Peter Dexter is a man of many achievements.

In his executive role, Peter was a member of the Global Management Team of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics. Peter retired from his executive role as Regional Director of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, Oceania, in September 2005 to assume a range of non-executive appointments which include:

  • Chairman, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Oceania;
  • Chairman, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Investments Pty Ltd;
  • Chairman, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Oceania;
  • Chairman, Wiltrading; (WA) Pty Ltd;
  • Chairman, SeaSwift Pty Ltd;
  • Director, Australian Maritime Systems Limited;
  • Non-Executive Director of POAGS Pty Ltd;
  • Non-Executive Director of Wilhelmsen Ships Service Pty Ltd;
  • Chair, Australian National Maritime Museum Council.

Peter’s 40 years of executive management experience in the maritime and the logistics industry was acquired both within Australia and overseas and he has gained wide experience through his directorships of privately-owned companies and a publicly listed company in Adsteam Marine Ltd.

During his career, he has served both as a director and president of various industry associations, as well as chairman of the Sydney Ports User Group.

Peter serves as the Honorary Consul-General for Norway in New South Wales and was appointed as Chair of the Australian National Maritime Museum Council in mid-2010, and also serves on the Australian National Maritime Museum Foundation.

He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He retains a dose association with the maritime, transport, ocean towage, ports and logistics industries while his directorships have also given him exposure to manufacturing, property investment and development.

Peter was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit by the King of Norway for his contribution to Norwegian/Australian business and for his work during the Tampa crisis. He was named a member in the Order of Australia in 2005 for services to the development of the shipping and maritime industries through leadership roles and for his contribution to international relations and to the community.