Three Senior Vice Presidents have been appointed in a redesigned operational structure.
David Barrow is responsible for Western Europe and Americas (WEA), based in London. Previously based in Singapore, David has over thirty-five years of experience in the maritime sector, including in business development and innovation management.
Athens-based Paillette Palaiologou is now the head of Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMA). With thirty years in shipping, Paillette combines advanced technical expertise and experience as a naval architect and marine engineer with a deep understanding of the market and leadership in securing pioneering projects and major new clients.
Alex Gregg-Smith heads Asia Pacific (APA), combining the previous North Asia and Southeast Asia Pacific Zones. He will continue to be based in Shanghai. Alex was previously BV’s Senior Vice President for North Asia and Country Chief Executive in China. He brings more than three decades of experience in senior ship management and shipbuilding roles, as well as his previous classification career experience.
