BV's commitment to supporting customers across two of the world's most dynamic maritime markets is reinforced by the appointments. The industry's digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts are being accelerated.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Guo as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki as Vice President, Greater China, effective June 1, 2026. The appointments reinforce BV's commitment to supporting customers across two of the world's most dynamic maritime markets as the industry accelerates its digital transformation and decarbonization efforts.

Oversee the strategic development and operational management

As Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Jeffrey succeeds Alex Gregg-Smith, who was appointed President of BV Marine & Offshore in January 2026. He will oversee the strategic development and operational management of BV's maritime business across the region, with responsibility for market growth, customer engagement, innovation, and organizational development.

More than two decades of experience 

Jeffrey brings more than two decades of experience across the international shipping and energy sectors. During his career, he has held technical, commercial, and leadership positions at leading organizations such as ABS, SeaRiver Maritime, ExxonMobil, and QatarEnergy LNG, enabling him to develop expertise across classification, shipowning, and energy operations.

Lead BV's Marine & Offshore business in Greater China.

Reporting to Jeffrey, Maciej will lead BV's Marine & Offshore business in Greater China. He will be responsible for strengthening customer relationships, overseeing regional operations, advancing digital transformation initiatives and developing local capabilities to support business performance.

Maciej brings more than 20 years of experience

Maciej brings more than 20 years of experience in the shipping, offshore engineering and maritime sectors. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions with Chipolbrok, BBG Shipmanagement and Bourbon Offshore, building extensive expertise in maritime operations, international project management, business development and strategic partnerships across global markets.

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Bureau Veritas aims to enhance regional coordination

The appointments strengthen BV's regional leadership structure at a time when Asia Pacific and Greater China continue to play a pivotal role in global shipping, LNG transportation, offshore energy development and the advancement of future fuels. With Jeffrey leading the Asia Pacific business and Maciej heading Greater China, Bureau Veritas aims to enhance regional coordination, deepen customer engagement, and further expand its technical and operational capabilities across the region.

About: Bureau Veritas 

Bureau Veritas is a globally recognized, publicly traded French company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). Founded in 1828 and headquartered in Paris, it acts as an independent third party that verifies whether products, assets, infrastructure, and management systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards

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