MEET THE DIRECTORS

DEBRA PARKS FCCA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

debraparks@seaportfreight.co.ukAfter a decade in the accountancy profession, Debra committed to the shipping industry, joining Seaport Freight in the mid-1990s. In 2015, she took over as Managing Director, and has steered the company through the huge challenges and opportunities presented in the industry by both the pandemic and Brexit. Outside of the office, Debra splits her time between her dogs, live music, dressmaking, writing and volunteering.

PETER ROBERTS

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

peterroberts@seaportfreight.co.ukPeter started his career working for Steve Parks in 1977, gaining substantial knowledge in the freight forwarding industry before broadening his horizons in liner agency and passenger services. Peter also held directorships with three companies acquiring a wealth of commercial, sales and marketing experience before teaming up with Steve and Debra once more in 2009 to help strengthen Seaport’s position in the marketplace by combining high service levels with ambitious growth plans. Away from work Peter enjoys most sports, live music, theatre, loves combining travel with good food and wine and is gradually ‘eating’ his way around the world!

STEVE PARKS MILT FIFP

DIRECTOR

steveparks@seaportfreight.co.ukSteve began his career in Freight Forwarding in 1967 and in 1984 he founded Seaport Freight Services Ltd. Right from the start he nurtured an ethos of the finest possible client service. The company has always had an outstanding reputation and has built its client base mainly on recommendation. In 2015 Steve decided that it was time to step back, and he now is responsible for client wellbeing. His time away from work is spent travelling, taking part in amateur dramatics and attending music concerts.