SmartSea appoints Nakis Kassos as Head of Commercial

SmartSea has significantly strengthened its personnel with the appointment of Nakis Kassos as the head of the commercial department. Kassos brings over 30 years of international experience in shipping, offshore, and maritime services. He will be based in Limassol, Cyprus, and will be responsible for SmartSea’s global commercial activities, including the development of sales strategies, pricing, contract negotiations, partnerships, and customer development.

In his new role, Kassos will work closely with the product development, delivery, finance, and legal teams to ensure that SmartSea’s services are clearly positioned and economically viable.

Kassos commented on his appointment, emphasizing the central role of technology and data in the maritime industry. „The maritime industry is at a critical juncture where technology and data can help support safer, more efficient, and better-informed operations. SmartSea is in a unique position to help customers realize this value,“ he stated.

Kris Vedat, CEO of SmartSea, highlighted the importance of a disciplined commercial approach that aligns with long-term value for customers. „Nakis brings deep maritime knowledge and proven commercial leadership skills. His experience will be crucial in strengthening our market strategy and intensifying customer relationships worldwide,“ Vedat said.

SmartSea offers a comprehensive range of maritime technologies and decision support solutions that help shipowners, operators, ports, and terminals optimize their operations through data, expertise, and technology. With the appointment of Kassos, the company supports its ambitions to become a trusted, long-term partner in the global maritime industry.

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