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ClassNK appoints new president & CEO

ClassNK announced on March 24 that current Senior Vice President Hayato Suga has been appointed as President & CEO as well as Representative Director of ClassNK and current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Ex..

News > People > 2025-03-25 09:06:18

Econowind appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Econowind, a leading innovator in Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion technologies for the maritime industry, announces the appointment of Chiel de Leeuw as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective December 1, 2024. Chiel will play a key ro..

News > People > 2024-12-11 09:16:04

Wallem appoints new director

Wallem Group, a leading ship management company, has announced the appointment of Luis Benito as its new Group Business Development & Marketing Director, effective 19 August 2024. Luis will report directly to John Rowley, Wallem Gro..

News > People > 2024-08-16 09:07:15

Foreship appoints Business Development Director

Foreship has recruited Jonny Berglund as its Business Development Director, in a new role to focus the Helsinki-based group’s efforts in growing its presence in commercial shipping. With a career-long commitment to maritime, in..

News > People > 2024-05-24 09:02:46

Hanwha Ocean names Philippe Levy as new offshore head

Korean mammoth shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean named Philippe Levy, the former president of SBM Offshore Americas as new offshore head for strategic change. Philippe Levy, the new head of the maritime business, has over 25 years of experien..

News > People > 2024-04-02 09:20:03

New CEO appointed for Xlinks Morocco

Xlinks First Ltd has appointed James Humfrey as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, following an extensive global search. With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the Xlinks Morocco –..

News > People > 2024-02-29 09:04:12

Chevron appoints new general manager

Chevron proudly announces the appointment of Ayten Yavuz as the new General Manager of its Global Marine Products business. With an extensive background spanning numerous years in the industry and the company, Ayten brings a wealth of e..

News > People > 2024-01-10 09:02:08

Panos appointed as new METIS CEO

METIS Cyberspace Technology has appointed Panos Theodossopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer, in a move designed to consolidate the company’s position as a leader in maritime digitalisation and extend market penetration. ..

News > People > 2023-12-05 09:09:18

First Korean elected chairman of global shipbuilding committee

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering’s (HD KSOE’s) Shin Jong Gye, was elected as the new chairman of the Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics (CESS). The official term is three-year. CESS is a wel..

News > People > 2023-07-26 09:02:10

Transition of leadership at WinGD

Swiss marine power company WinGD announced a change in its leadership position on July 4. After five successful years at the helm, the current CEO of WinGD, Klaus Heim, has informed the Board of Directors that he decided to step down fr..

News > People > 2023-07-05 08:59:50