Horizon Lines appoints Flynn, Down to board

Horizon Lines appoints Flynn, Down to board Horizon Lines Inc. has appointed William J. Flynn, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and James W. Down, former head of Mercer Management Consulting, to its board of directors.
   The appointments bring the total number of directors at U.S. Jones Act ocean carrier to 11.
   'Bill Flynn's experience in all modes of transportation — ocean shipping, rail logistics, and air freight — uniquely qualify him as a knowledgeable guide for Horizon Lines' future. His success in transitioning companies from private equity structures to public company status will be invaluable to us,' said Chuck Raymond, Horizon Lines' chairman, president and CEO.
   'Jim Down's depth of understanding of supply chain management, as well as his very successful track record in advising many of the country's top logistics players adds tremendous depth to our board,' Raymond said.