In this interview, Angela Chao talks about her experience becoming the CEO of Foremost Group, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global shipping industry, and her philanthropic efforts. Angela Chao is the chairman and CEO of Foremost Group, a New York–based shipping company with worldwide operations. Founded in 1964 by her father, Dr. James…
Foremost Group Fleet Expands with Delivery of Another Eco-Friendly Post-Panamax Bulk Carrier, the M/V “Zhen May” NEW YORK, NY – March 29, 2021 – Foremost Group, an American dry bulk shipping company, today named and took delivery of a new 84,500 metric tons deadweight post-Panamax bulk carrier from Oshima Shipyard in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Foremost…
NEW YORK, NY – Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao was invited along with many other top American and global corporate leaders to speak at the China Development Forum (CDF). This year’s other speakers include Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, Cisco’s Chuck Robbins, Bridgewater Associate’s Ray Dalio, HSBC’s Noel Quinn and many more.…
Furthers Foremost Group Commitment to Supporting and Advocating for Crews NEW YORK, NY – January 26, 2021 – Foremost Group, an American dry bulk shipping company, today announced that it has joined over 300 industry leaders, including shipowners, charterers, crew advocates and other stakeholders, in signing the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change.…
Commitment to Save Our Seas Continues to Grow Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announced today that Foremost Group, an American dry bulk shipping company, has become its newest corporate member. Foremost Group has joined NAMEPA to support and participate with other marine industry organizations…
NEW YORK, NY – On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao took part in Capital Link’s 12th Annual New York Maritime Forum as a keynote speaker. The event was held in partnership with DNB, and in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, the New York City Economic Development…
NEW YORK, NY – On Thursday, February 13, Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao joined the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum: New York 2020 for a panel discussion with other shipowners focused on the decade ahead in shipping. Joining Ms. Chao on the panel were other industry leaders from Dorian LPG, Ridgebury Tankers, Navig8 America LLC,…
On Saturday, June 22, Foremost Group Chairperson and CEO Angela Chao received an Honorary Doctorate from Webb Institute, a top-ranked institution specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering located in Glen Cove, NY. Ms. Chao received the Honorary Doctorate at Webb’s 123rd Commencement Ceremony, where she also served as keynote speaker. A press release from…
On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, Foremost Group Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Angela Chao received the Pinnacle Award from the Asian American Business Development Center. The award, which recognizes those who have reached the acme of their professional career and are widely acknowledged as leaders in their industry, was presented at the AABDC’s Outstanding 50 Asian…
Growing up in a family of seven women, Angela Chao and her five older sisters rarely considered being female a limiting factor for success. “My parents raised us to be self-sufficient and productive members of society. Our gender was never an issue,” Chao told Fairplay. “We just took it for granted that we would get…
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