Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Honorable Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular
Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, which was opened by The Honorable Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic of Greece, the organization announced several major developments, marking a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership.
The board of ICS unanimously recommended John Denholm CBE as the successor to current Chairman, Emanuele Grimaldi. Mr. Denholm will take up the role following the conclusion of Mr. Grimaldi’s term at the ICS AGM in June 2026. Mr. Denholm currently serves as Board Member for the UK and Vice Chair of ICS. He is also the Chairman of J.& J. Denholm Limited, a family-owned business with interests spanning shipping, logistics, seafoods, and industrial services.
ICS also confirmed the appointment of three new Vice Chairs, Dr. Gaby Bornheim (Germany), Mr. Carl-Johan Hagman (Japan) and Mr. Claes Berglund (Sweden).
In a further transition in ICS leadership, Thomas Kazakos has formally succeeded Guy Platten as Secretary General. Formally Secretary General of the Cyprus Chamber of Shipping, Mr. Kazakos joined ICS in April for a preparatory handover period, ensuring a smooth transition for the Chamber. The President of the Republic of Cyprus,
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