The Wallem Group, a leading ship management company, has announced the appointment of Luis Benito as its new Group Business Development & Marketing Director. Benito will report directly to CEO John Rowley.
In his new role, effective 19 August, Benito will be responsible for driving sustainable and profitable sales growth within the Group. He will work closely with Wallem’s Ship Management, SeaSafe, Ship Agency and Commercial Services divisions to develop innovation, product management, marketing and sales strategies. Wallem’s business development, marketing, brand and communications teams will report directly to Benito.
During his three decades at Lloyd’s Register, Benito has held various roles, including Business Development Manager and General Manager in Korea, Marine Marketing Director, Innovation and Co-creation Director and most recently, Customer Success Executive Partner in Japan, where he managed key maritime accounts in Tokyo.
Benito to drive growth at Wallem Group
Commenting on Benito’s appointment, Rowley, CEO of Wallem Group, said: “I am delighted to welcome Luis to Wallem Group in this important new role. His experience at Lloyd’s Register, his passion for innovation and service excellence and the relationships he has built with key shipbuilders, shipowners, ship managers and other industry players make him an ideal choice to drive further growth at Wallem.”
Wallem’s portfolio includes asset management, crewing, training, ship management, safety and compliance management and agency services. Wallem operates globally with a team of 700 shore-based employees and over 5,000 highly skilled seafarers serving almost all vessel segments.
Benito said: “I look forward to joining Wallem, a long-established maritime brand, and driving business growth through Wallem’s customer offering and commitment.”
