Our Team

Containerchain's senior management team comprises people with deep experience and expertise in the fields of technology, logistics, business, and finance.

Rick Frankel

Chief Technology Officer

As CTO, Rick is responsible for development and delivery of Containerchain’s SaaS platform and product set. With an eye toward innovation, Rick develops the company’s technology strategy and roadmap, oversees a team of dedicated engineers, and works closely with customers to ensure that Containerchain’s solutions meet the needs of a dynamically-evolving industry.

Across a career in technology spanning more than 15 years, Rick’ expertise covers a wide range of technical specialities, including Infrastructure, Architecture, Software Development and Delivery, Strategy, and Cloud Computing.

He holds a Computer Science degree from Monash University as well as multiple industry certifications in Infrastructure, Software Development and Agile Methodologies.

Tony Paldano

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tony is an accomplished technology entrepreneur, with two decades of experience designing and delivering innovative technology solutions to
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Chris Collins

Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Chris supports the office of CEO by identifying opportunities for company expansion; implementing plans, systems, and resources to m
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Adam Shapiro

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, Adam has responsibility for all group financial, budgetary, corporate governance, and company secretarial matters as well as shared
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Rick Frankel

Chief Technology Officer

As CTO, Rick is responsible for development and delivery of Containerchain’s SaaS platform and product set.
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Chris James

Head of Human Resources

Chris leads the global People function at Containerchain, focusing on employee development, engagement, driving performance and alignin
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Bianca Achilles

General Counsel

As General Counsel, Bianca provides legal and strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team and manages the provision of legal
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Patrick Mertens

General Manager – Europe, Middle East & Africa

As head of Containerchain’s operations in EMEA, Patrick oversees the company’s expansion into some of the world’s busiest shipping markets,
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Andrew Smith

General Manager – Asia Pacific

An industry veteran, Andrew’s 27-year career in logistics includes management roles in some of Australia’s largest transport companies, cont
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Our Team

Rick Frankel

Chief Technology Officer

Tony Paldano

Chris Collins

Adam Shapiro

Rick Frankel

Chris James

Bianca Achilles

Patrick Mertens

Andrew Smith

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