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Senior Maritime Operations & Commercial Executive
We’re representing a highly experienced maritime executive with 30+ years across dry bulk and tanker shipping, combining deep operational expertise with strong commercial and management experience. His background spans fleet operations, chartering, post-fixture, claims and disputes, vessel performance, voyage economics, P&I and risk, acquisitions and senior stakeholder management. A genuinely hands-on operator who has managed sizeable fleets and worked closely with owners, charterers, masters and senior management. With the breadth to operate at both strategic and operational level, he could be well suited to a GM, COO or senior operational/commercial leadership role. Candidate identity and current employer remain confidential. For a private discussion, speak to Stonefort. #Stonefort #Maritime #Shipping #ExecutiveSearch #MaritimeTalent #DryBulk #TankerShipping
Ask for the full profileTanker Commercial Executive
We’re representing a highly experienced tanker commercial executive with a strong track record across time chartering, FFAs, shipping investments and business development. He has built and managed substantial tanker time charter portfolios, developed FFA and risk management strategies, and has experience operating both as principal and broker across clean and crude markets. His background combines commercial shipping, investment, valuation, risk management, negotiation and capital raising, supported by a legal background and an extensive network across the tanker market. A commercially entrepreneurial profile with the experience to add significant value in a senior commercial, trading, investment or business development role. Candidate identity and current employer remain confidential. Speak to Stonefort privately for further details.
Ask for the full profileSenior Maritime Operations & Commercial Executive
We’re representing a highly experienced maritime executive with 30+ years across dry bulk and tanker shipping. A genuinely hands-on operator who has progressed through senior operational and commercial roles, with responsibility for fleet performance, chartering, voyage execution, claims, vessel performance and operational risk. He has managed sizeable fleets and worked closely with owners, charterers, masters, agents and senior management throughout his career. His experience covers: • Fleet & vessel operations • Chartering and post-fixture management • Charter Party matters, claims and disputes • Commercial and operational performance • Bunkering and voyage economics • P&I, insurance and risk • Vessel acquisitions and commercial evaluations • Senior stakeholder and team management What makes him interesting is the breadth of his experience. He understands the operational detail, but is equally comfortable at the commercial and management level. A senior shipping professional with the experience to step into a significant operational or commercial leadership role such as GM or COO. As always, we are keeping the candidate’s identity and current employer confidential. If this profile is relevant to your organisation, speak to us privately. #Stonefort #Maritime #Shipping #ExecutiveSearch #MaritimeTalent #DryBulk #TankerShipping
Ask for the full profileBusiness Transformation & Digital Innovation Leader
A maritime transformation leader with 24+ years of international experience across container shipping, tankers, dry bulk and logistics. Combines deep operational and supply chain expertise with digital transformation, Lean Six Sigma and product leadership to turn business strategy into measurable results. Has led a USD 20M transformation portfolio, delivered significant process standardisation, improved operational performance, developed in-house technology enabled solutions & implemented SaaS solutions across global organisations. Experienced in partnering with C-suite stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams and connecting business priorities with practical digital innovation. Worth meeting for: Director of Transformation, Head of Business Excellence or Digital & Business Transformation leadership roles within maritime, shipping and logistics organisations - Asia to Europe.
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