Fleet Management Limited (“Fleet” or the “Company”), a part of The
Caravel Group Limited (“Caravel” or the “Group”), announces the opening
of a new office in Athens, Greece, as well as a strategic leadership
appointment to strengthen client engagement in Japan.
Captain Rajalingam (‘Raja’) Subramaniam formally assumed the role of
Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2025. He said: “This announcement
demonstrates our intent to sustain and grow our presence in key regions
and segments. Coupled with our ambitions to uphold excellent client
partnership, in their location, their language. Our team aspires to be a
truly global business.”
Dr. Harry S. Banga, Chairman and CEO of The Caravel Group, iterated his
support for the latest additions to Fleet’s global network: “Our
business is a people business where long-term relationships matter
deeply. The clients and partners of Fleet Management deserve the best
service, and we will continue to make strategic investments and commit
resources to deliver on this pledge.”
The new Athens office in Glyfada will serve as a hub for ship
management operations, including technical management, crew management,
safety and quality assurance. It responds to increasing demand for
comprehensive and reliable ship management services in the region.
Greece’s strategic location and rich maritime tradition positions it as a
strong base for reaching clients across Europe. Yannis Maroulis,
General Manager for Business Development, joined in December 2024 to
open the office and support European customers.
In Japan, Fleet Management announces the senior appointment of Kazutomi
Uchida to spearhead client relationship management and business
development for Ship Management and Newbuilding in Tokyo, Japan. He
brings over 35 years of experience in the shipping industry to the role,
and he will draw on the strengths of Fleet’s global network to support
key Japanese clients.
Mr. Angad Banga, COO of The Caravel Group, highlighted the importance
of the latest addition to Fleet’s leadership bench: “Japan is a vital
market that already accounts for nearly a third of Fleet Management’s
business. Uchida-san is a longstanding and trusted partner to Fleet and
well-known across the industry. We are confident that his appointment
will deepen our partnerships in Japan as we continue to grow there.”
The company’s first announcement of 2025 signals Fleet Management’s
firm commitment to strengthen its partnerships and invest in performance
and client service. Its global network is crucial to delivering 24/7
support to clients and the 650 ships under management around the world.
In 2024, Fleet Management Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary,
announced a significant leadership transition, and outlined its vision
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Source: Fleet Management Limited
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