CV International/Capes Shipping Hires CFO

CV International, Inc., a Norfolk, Virginia-based freight forwarder and customs broker, and its subsidiary Capes Shipping Agencies, a port and vessel agency that has an office in Mobile, have announced the appointment of Jeff Underwood as chief financial officer (CFO). Underwood brings more than 30 years of financial experience, having started his career in public accounting with Price Waterhouse (now PwC). He moved into the maritime sector in 2002, joining Maersk—where he first became acquainted with CVI/Capes—and went on to spend more than a decade in senior financial roles at The Port of Virginia. His expertise spans marine terminal operations, U.S. flag vessel management and federal contracting. He has led key initiatives in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, mergers and acquisitions integration, strategic planning and the implementation of financial systems.