Sunil Kapoor appointed Partner and COO of Oesterreichischer Lloyd Seereederei (Cyprus) Ltd

Oesterreichischer Lloyd Seereederei (Cyprus) Ltd has announced the appointment of Sunil Kapoor as its newest Partner and Chief Operating Officer.

In its announcement, the company notes, "With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in the maritime industry, Sunil brings a wealth of experience to our esteemed team. In his role, Sunil will spearhead business development and deal sourcing activities within the ship management and ship owning sector. His extensive background and leadership roles in India, Hong Kong, and Cyprus uniquely position him to drive Oesterreichischer Lloyd's strategic initiatives."

Before joining OL Shipping, Sunil served as the Director at FML Ship Management Limited, Cyprus, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Caravel Group Company. "Under his leadership, FML Ship Management, established in Nicosia, Cyprus, in 2007, grew to employ 40 professionals and operate 45 vessels under Full Technical Management. Sunil also oversaw the day-to-day operations of Fleet Management's offices in London, Turkey, and Dubai," the announcement continued.

Kapoor, an alumnus of DMET (1977-1981), Calcutta, a leading university in India, holds a degree in Marine Engineering and sailed on the ships for many years. He also served as a Lloyds surveyor before moving to Hong Kong.

"His commitment to maritime education is evident through his role as a member of the Board of Governors of the Cyprus Maritime Academy affiliated with the University of Nicosia. Additionally, Sunil serves as a Board Member of the Cyprus Marine Club in Limassol, holding the position of Vice President since 2022. He was also elected to the board of directors of CSC from 2021 to 2023. He actively participates in the technical committees of major Classification societies," Oesterreichischer Lloyd Seereederei (Cyprus) continued in its announcement.

With a global perspective and in-depth expertise in ship management and operations, Sunil Kapoor is poised to elevate OL shipping’s dynamics and fuel our future growth, the company continued.

Capt. E. Koch, Chairman , CEO and Partner at Oesterreichischer Lloyd also commented, "We are excited to welcome Sunil Kapoor to our team and look forward to the fresh perspective he bring. His wealth of experience and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth of OL Shipping Group."

Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group, boasting a remarkable 188-year history and a 28-year presence in Cyprus, eagerly anticipates the positive impact of Sunil Kapoor's contributions, the company's announcement added, before concluding, "Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Sunil as we embark on this exciting journey together."