INTTRA, the leading e-commerce portal for the ocean freight industry, has announced the appointment of Valerie Rainey to the position of chief financial officer.

Ms Rainey will be responsible for budgeting forecasting, financial reporting, financial modelling and process improvements.

'In growing the INTTRA senior management team by recruiting from various industries, we are putting in place a leadership team that will continue developing our current growth strategy while also providing new perspectives that will influence INTTRA's new direction,' said group CEO Ken Bloom in a statement. 'We are thrilled to have Valerie on board and look forward to her contribution to INTTRA's innovation and rapid growth moving forward.'

Ms Rainey has joined the group from Pitney Bowes, where she held the position of director of finance, and she has also occupied roles at the American institution of Certified Public Accountants, BDO Seidman and Ernest and Young.

'INTTRA's growth over the past eight years can be attributed to its innovative product line, dedicated senior management team and strategic growth initiatives,' said Ms Rainey. 'I look forward to helping continue these trends by developing corporate strategies that will foster INTTRA's growth for years to come.'