SmartSea strengthens commercial division with appointment of Nakis Kassos as Head of Commercial

SmartSea has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Nakis Kassos as Head of Commercial. 

Mr Kassos (pictured) is a senior maritime commercial and operations executive with more than 30 years of international experience across shipping, offshore, and maritime services. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, he has held senior leadership roles covering commercial strategy, global operations, governance, and business transformation.

In his role as Head of Commercial, Mr Kassos will lead SmartSea’s global commercial and sales activities, including commercial strategy, pricing, contracts, partnerships, and customer development. Working closely with the product, delivery, finance, and legal teams, he will help ensure SmartSea’s services are clearly positioned and commercially robust.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Kassos said: “The maritime industry is at a pivotal point in how technology and data can support safer, more efficient, and better-informed operations. SmartSea is uniquely positioned to help customers realise this value, and I am excited to support the company’s growth by building strong commercial foundations and long-term partnerships across the industry.”

Mr Kris Vedat, CEO of SmartSea, added: “As SmartSea continues to scale globally, it is essential that our commercial approach remains disciplined and aligned with long-term customer value. Nakis brings deep maritime insight and proven commercial leadership, and his experience will be instrumental in strengthening how we go to market and engage with customers worldwide.”

SmartSea provides a one-stop shop for maritime technology and decision-support solutions, helping shipowners, operators, ports, and terminals improve operational performance through data, domain expertise, and technology. As the company continues to expand, it says Mr Kassos’ appointment supports its ambition to be a trusted, long-term commercial and technology partner to the global maritime industry.