Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has appointed Christian Freiherr von Oldershausen to the newly created position of Senior Vice President Global Sales. In his new position, von Oldershausen will be responsible for enhancing global sales, working closely together with GL’s regional and area management. The appointment of von Oldershausen reflects GL’s ambition to further sharpen its customer focus and continue to expand its global activities. Von Oldershausen is based in GL’s Head Office in Hamburg and began in his new role on 1 January 2012.
Von Oldershausen has more than 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, with his most recent position being managing director of Deutsche Seewert, a marine advisory and asset management firm. He graduated from the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg with a degree in mechanical engineering, and participated in a post-graduate programme in international business at the University of Houston. He started his career as a technical officer in the German Navy. Von Oldershausen held management positions at the Hellespont Group, HCI Capital AG and MAN Ferrostaal AG. He also maintained a close relationship with Germanischer Lloyd as a member of GL’s Economic Advisory Committee.
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) offers classification services, plan approval, inspection and certification of materials and components as well as technical assessments for newbuilds and ships in service. GL is dedicated to providing high quality services, which ensure the safety of life and property at sea, and minimize impacts on the marine environment.
As a classification society GL is particularly strong in the classification of container ships, multi-purpose vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, high-speed ferries, cruise ships, mega yachts and sports boats. GL currently surveys more than 7,200 ships on a regular basis, and GL’s fleet in service now surpasses 100 million GT.
GL’s experts serve as advisors to governments, the IMO, flag and port states. The group is committed to a smarter, safer and greener future of shipping.