CAI International, Inc. Appoints New Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing

CAI International, Inc. (CAI) (NYSE: CAP) today named Daniel James Hallahan as its new Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing. He will be responsible for global marketing of CAI’s worldwide fleet.

Daniel Hallahan has been employed by CAI International, Inc. since 1992 and has over 30 years of experience in the container leasing industry, both as regional marketing manager and direct marketer. Most recently he served as Head of our European marketing operations and was responsible for the successful integration of CAI Consent Sweden AB with our European operations.

Masaaki (John) Nishibori, Chief Executive Officer of CAI, commented, “We are extremely pleased to announce Daniel Hallahan to the new position of Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing. During the past many years with CAI he has developed a broad base of marketing experience and close relationships with the major shipping lines. He has profitably managed our European business with a keen understanding of the opportunities and risks our industry has recently faced. He has a strong reputation among our customers and marketing staff. I am confident that Daniel will continue to successfully lead our global marketing efforts as we take advantage of the marketing opportunities presented with a recovery in the shipping markets.”

About CAI International, Inc.

CAI is one of the world's leading managers and lessors of intermodal freight containers through 13 offices located in 11 countries.

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