One Hundred People 2025 countdown — 70-41
The full list will be released on Friday, December 12, alongside an exclusive PDF edition for subscribers
Lloyd’s List has launched its annual One Hundred People ranking, the definitive guide to the most influential figures shaping the maritime industry. The list will continue to unfold daily before culminating on Friday with the announcement of the Top 10 and the unveiling of the industry’s most influential figure for 2025
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41 / Abdullah Fadhalah Al-Sulaiti, Nakilat
Nakilat reported a net profit of QR1.64bn ($450m) for 2024, up 5.1% compared to 2023
42 / Alfonso Castillero, Liberian International Shipping & Corporate Registry
When it comes to flag state influencers, few can match the energy, ambition or scale of activity being spearheaded by LISCR’s Castillero
Soga has proved to be more than up to the task as he guided NYK Line through the global geopolitical and economic turbulence to a more than doubling of profits in FY2024
44 / Takeshi Hashimoto, Mitsui OSK Lines
Hashimoto’s transformative Blue Action 2035 corporate management plan is progressing so well it is achieving its phase one goals ahead of schedule
45 / Takenori Igarashi, K Line
Igarashi has been handed a less-than-ideal start to his term at K Line but has put in place measures to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead
46 (NEW) / Rolf Thore Roppestad, Gard
As chief executive of Gard and now chair of the International Group, Roppestad’s standing as the most important person in marine insurance is cemented
47 / Laure Baratgin, Rio Tinto
The Simandou project, in which Rio Tinto has a major stake through its joint venture SimFer, could be one of the biggest shake-ups to hit the dry bulk sector in years
48 / Henning Oldendorff, Oldendorff Carriers
Oldendorff’s vessel fleet employs 125 female seafarers from 17 nationalities, with the number expected to grow to 150 in 2026
49 / Ren Letian, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Under Ren’s leadership, Yangzijiang has been able to maintain profits despite an expected slowdown in new orders because he not only forecasted the turbulence, but prepared for it by planning ahead and focusing on the group’s advantageous position in building green vessels
50 / Emanuele Lauro and Robert Bugbee, Scorpio Group
Long-term investors worry that shipping dividends aren’t sustainable through the cycle; Lauro and Bugbee want to assuage those fears
51 / Lois Zabrocky and Jeff Pribor International, Seaways
INSW’s Zabrocky and Pribor perform a delicate balancing act: rewarding shareholders while simultaneously renewing the fleet
52 / Semiramis Paliou, Diana Shipping / Helmepa
Bid to acquire Genco is just the latest sign of Paliou’s more adventurous vision for New York-listed Diana Shipping, while she is also into her third term as chairperson of Helmepa
53 / Johannah Christensen, Global Maritime Forum
Setbacks in shipping’s green agenda this year have only hardened the resolve of the GMF set to build progress through collaboration and leadership
Succeeding Rashpal Bhatti, Roberts has overseen BHP’s landmark agreement with Cosco to charter two ammonia-fuelled newcastlemaxes
Under Hardy, Vitol continues to lead on decarbonisation, both in bunker supply and in its own operations, where it has hit its CII reduction target early
56 / Nikolas Tsakos, Tsakos Energy Navigation
Tsakos’ tanker company has a simple approach but has increasingly eyed sophisticated vessels, as illustrated by a spectacular expansion in shuttle tankers
Vale’s iron ore production is reaching new highs under Pimenta’s leadership
Distant alarm bells could be ringing as Glencore’s Cerrejon site cuts production thanks to ‘unsustainable’ prices of seaborne coal
Walmart, which is also the world’s biggest company, has not been immune to Trump’s tariffs
60 / Peter G. Livanos, GasLog/DryLog
Greek shipowner remains a force in LNG shipping and is co-owner of expanding dry bulk operation Global Chartering
61 / Anil Sharma, GMS and Lila Global
In a slow year for recycling markets, GMS has focused on helping shipbreaking yards, regulators and classification societies meet the HKC's complex environmental and safety requirements
62 / Dan Sten Olsson, Stena Group
Stena emphasises a philosophy of ‘care, innovation and performance’ while investing in sustainability, including methanol-fuelled ships and upgradeable vessel designs under its ‘Stenability’ approach
Almost every major shipping name you’ve ever heard of is either a partner or a charterer of JP Morgan’s book
64 (NEW) / Mikael Skov, Hafnia
Under Skov’s leadership, Hafnia has taken a stance when it comes to bunkering and underwater noise
65 / Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch, Navig8 Group
Closing the sale of Navig8 to Adnoc L&S was just the beginning; now it’s time to integrate and scale up under the new owner
Everllence announced the launch of its dual-fuel ammonia engine and retrofitted one of its engines to dual-fuel methanol in 2025
67 / George Logothetis, Libra Group
Shipowner has moved from containerships to bulkers and tankers but has diversified with numerous technology collaborations with start-ups, as well as shipyard and LNG bunkering projects in the US
68 / Chang Yen-I, Evergreen Group
Settling on the path of professional management has brought Evergreen stability and profitability
MISC sets its sights on ammonia as the future marine fuel for the next decade
70 (NEW) / Hing Chao, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport
Chao provides a trilingual bridge between mainland China, Hong Kong and the West, advocating for Asia’s role in maritime decarbonisation
This list is part of the Lloyd’s List One Hundred People 2025 (Edition 16)
For the Top 100 numbers 71-100 click here
The Top 100 People ranking is compiled by the Lloyd's List editorial team and considers people in a position to influence large-scale change in shipping industry