Bob Baker
Chief
Executive Officer
Bob Baker is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SynchroNet Marine, Inc.
He joined SynchroNet in 2000 to lead an aggressive business development plan
that successfully tripled interchange activity and revenues, and was
instrumental to the company’s re-branding effort launched in 2006. It was
Bob’s vision to create distinct product offerings and focused, expert
leadership teams for the core interchange, container swap and trading
services. Prior to joining SynchroNet, Mr. Baker served eleven years with
Sea-Land Services where he launched several innovative service packages and
grew revenue in industries ranging from automotive to government non-military
to chemicals. Earlier he led successful sales roles at United States
Lines and Crowley Maritime Corporation.
Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University
and has studied Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of
Technology. He is a frequent speaker at logistics, technology and
transportation industry events.
Cok Molenaar
VP
Global Interchange
As the Vice President of SynchroNet’s core Global Interchange service, Cok
Molenaar has led growth and development of global volume by double and triple
digit figures. Since joining the executive team in 2003, Mr. Molenaar has
established the European headquarters office in Rotterdam, expanded Asian
headquarters in Singapore, and significantly strengthened SynchroNet
relationships with major carriers around the world. Prior to joining
SynchroNet, Mr. Molenaar’s career covered a wide spectrum of leadership roles
in financial, operations, sales/marketing and logistics functional areas – with
a strong record of measurable results in profitability and business performance
improvement. Mr. Molenaar served 27 years with Sea-Land, for whom he
directed the Intra-European services, managed the European Logistics Center and
initiated the European Yield Management department. Mr. Molenaar holds a Dutch
State Administration degree.
Marc DiNapoli
Director
of North American Domestic Interchange
Marc DiNapoli joined SynchroNet in 2003 and has directed the development of
‘domestic’ (North American) interchange from infancy through 300% growth and
ranking as a primary service segment for SynchroNet Marine. SynchroNet
significantly enhanced domestic interchange capabilities for intermodal
marketing companies (IMC) and ocean carrier customers, with the introduction of
a web based user interface in April 2007 – which systematically automates the
approval process for “street-turn” opportunities -- improving utilization and
reducing motor carriers’ empty mileage. The company continues to innovate,
expand and enhance the service. Prior to joining SynchroNet, Mr. DiNapoli
was the VP Logistics for CMA CGM, America and spent 15 years with Inchcape
Shipping Services, where his successful management of service and productivity
improvement initiatives for underperforming segments and involvement in venture
start-ups resulted in increased accountabilities, and ultimately the role of
Inchcape’s Sr. VP of Logistic Services. Marc Dinapoli is a graduate from Texas
A&M University, earned a B.S. degree in Marine Transportation and U.S.
Coast Guard license Third Mate, unlimited tonnage. He began his career with
United States Lines in 1983 where he held various positions in the NY area
marine terminal.
Bryan M. Maney
Director,
IT Development
Mr. Maney is the Director of IT Development and Project Manager.
He joined SynchroNet Marine in 2000 where, in addition to managing
the companies’ global technology, his responsibilities include managing the
entire product development cycle from design to implementation. He
has worked for several transportation-related companies in both information
technology and logistics roles including Sea-Land Service, eTransport and
Descartes.
Mr. Maney holds a BS in Business Administration from Alfred University.
