The role carries end-to-end accountability for commercial strategy, risk and profitability, while leading chartering and operations teams and driving performance across both front-end trading and post-fixture execution.
This position blends market-facing commercial leadership with disciplined operational oversight.
Key responsibilities
- Full P&L ownership for the commercial trading of the fleet, including exposure and margin management
- Define and execute global chartering strategy across spot, time charter and long-term contracts
- Lead and develop chartering and operations teams, fostering a high-performance culture
- Oversee post-fixture operations and voyage execution, optimising costs, compliance and performance
- Drive operational excellence through robust SOPs, systems adoption and the development of new commercial opportunities
Requirements
- Extensive senior-level experience across chartering, contract negotiation and post-fixture operations
- Strong global network spanning charterers, cargo owners, brokers and tonnage providers
- Proven commercial leadership with strong financial acumen, analytical capability and sound judgement
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese is required, reflecting regular commercial interaction with Chinese trade partners
Why this role
A rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a global shipping platform, with genuine influence over strategy, performance and long-term growth.
