[By NBC-1TV E. H Kim]Algeco Scotsman Group, a leading global business services company focused on modular space and secure storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Germain as chief executive officer. He replaces Duncan Gillis who resigned to pursue other career opportunities.

“We are pleased to have Jean-Marc Germain join our company as chief executive officer and we thank Duncan Gillis for his many contributions to our organization over the past several years,” said Gerry Holthaus, chairman of Algeco Scotsman. “We believe that Jean-Marc's international business and operations experience gained over the past two decades will be invaluable as the company enters its next phase of growth and development.”

Germain joins Algeco Scotsman from Novelis, the world's leader in aluminium rolling, where he most recently served as President for its North American operations, a $3.9 billion unit of the $10.6 billion organization. He has held several leadership positions of increasing responsibility with Novelis as well as Alcan/Pechiney, GE Capital, and Bain & Company. Germain is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, France.