LR Names Abi-Saab Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
said, “Digital transformation is happening over the next few years, and it is one of the key reasons as to why I am so excited to be joining LR. Together, we will have the opportunity to be part of, and to help drive the transformation of not just one company but the industry as a whole.”Nick Brown, CEO, Lloyd’s Register said, “We are excited to welcome Chakib to LR as he brings a track record of leading digital transformations in high-profile organizations. His skill, experience and expertise will enable us to further evolve our daily activities and work with our clients as a
LR Announces Maritime Executive Leadership Appointments
Among his first key appointments since taking the helm of Lloyd’s Register (LR) in January, Chief Executive Nick Brown has named three new members of LR’s executive leadership team: Mark Darley as Business Director, Marine and Offshore, Andy McKeran as Business Director, Maritime Performance Services and Philippa Charlton as Chief Marketing Officer.“LR recognizes that maritime stakeholders must rise to the demands of changing technology and the drive to decarbonize our industry. With these three key leadership appointments, combining years of sector and functional knowledge and
Brown to Succeed Marsh as CEO at Lloyd's Register
After 14-years at Lloyd's Register (LR), including five years as group CEO, Alastair Marsh announced that he is stepping down from his role and will retire from the Lloyd’s Register group board on December 31, 2020. LR's board said that Nick Brown, currently Marine & Offshore Director, will succeed Marsh as group CEO and join the LR group board on January 1, 2021. “Alastair is an exceptional business leader who has transformed the company during his tenure, delivering on a five-year modernization and cultural change strategy," said LR Chairman, Thomas Thune
LR Names Marine & Offshore President for SAMEA
.“These strategic changes in Asia will enable LR to be agile and will ensure a more tailored approach to the different markets across the countries,” said recently appointed Chief Operating Officer Mark Darley, who previously headed the North Asia operation.LR Marine and Offshore Director Nick Brown said: “Mike’s appointment as SAMEA president will strengthen LR’s position as markets start to recover and our clients adapt to a ‘new normal’ given their many years of experience within the maritime industry.New SAMEA President Mike Holliday said: “Having spent
Brown Named Bureau Veritas Communications Director
Nick Brown has been appointed Bureau Veritas’ new Communications Director, Marine & Offshore Division, the classification society announced. Brown will take up the post from November 2, 2016, replacing Philippe Boisson, who will retire after more than 25 years in the role. Brown joins Bureau Veritas from Lloyd’s Register where he has spent the last nine years, most recently as Head of Brand & External Affairs, Marine & Offshore. He has 25 years of shipping industry experience, starting as a commercial trainee with the Wallem Group in Hong Kong. A specialis
Boardley, Brown Promoted at LR
Lloyd’s Register announced two significant organization changes: Tom Boardley steps up to a new role as Executive VP and Global Head of Corporate & External Affairs and Nick Brown is promoted to Marine Director. “We are organising our business to make sure that we have the capability to meet whatever challenges emerge as we continue to support clients in their drive for increased assurance and performance of their businesses and assets. LR is a unique organization with a real purpose and we are evolving to meet the needs of all our stakeholders. Just as we have already expanded
Sailors’ Society Woolly Hat Week to Aid Seafarers
ones for months on end. We’re hoping that Woolly Hat Week will inspire people to have fun, as well as spread the word and involvement in our cause.” Woolly Hat Week sponsors Lloyd’s Register will be holding their own collection and urges other shipping companies to do the same. Nick Brown, Lloyd’s Register’s Marine Chief Operating Officer (COO), who is running the 2016 London Marathon in support of Sailors’ Society, said, “We’re delighted to be sponsoring Woolly Hat Week, particularly for a cause so close to our hearts. Lloyd’s Register staff
Brown Appointed COO at Lloyd’s Register
Nick Brown appointed Marine Chief Operating Officer (COO) while EMEA area is split into two operating regions in Lloyd’s Register announced the appointment of Nick Brown, previously Director Business Development & Innovation, as the group’s new Marine Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to Marine Director Tom Boardley, Nick will be responsible for LR’s four global operating regions – Asia, Americas, Northern Europe and Southern Europe. David Barrow becomes Regional Marine Manager (RMM) for a new Northern Europe region while Apostolos Poulovassilis is RMM for Southern
