BSM appoints Bjoern Sprotte as chief people and sustainability officer

Based in Limassol, Cyprus, and reporting to Ian Beveridge, CEO of BSM, Sprotte will oversee all HR activities for shore and marine operations at BSM, as well as the ESG strategy across the wider Schulte Group.    

‘Our focus lies on long-term and sustainable growth and increasingly also on socially and environmentally conscious growth,’ explained Beveridge. He added, ‘Changing aspirations in recruitment pose new challenges. Bjoern Sprotte has a strong knowledge of HR and crewing requirements in relation to the maritime market dynamics as well as a proven track record in training and executive coaching. By pooling our knowledge and combining forces, I look forward to accelerating our growth journey together.’   

Background in shipping 

Sprotte has extensive experience in the European shipping industry. He began his career at Rickmers Group, where he rose from nautical officer to CEO of maritime services over a period of 15 years. He then moved to the position of VP at Carnival Maritime, where he was responsible for the development and delivery of ship management strategy.

Sprotte joins BSM from V.Group, where he served as the CEO of the ship management business. 

Prior to V.Group, he spent four years in a number of senior roles at OSM Maritime. 

‘I’m thrilled to be joining the dedicated leadership team at BSM, committed to developing the image and reputation of our group and business units to strengthen our market position as a competitive player and attractive employer of choice,’ he stated.