Nicosia, Cyprus. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has appointed Elena Pantazidou as Chief People Officer, effective June 1, 2026, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The company also appointed Sofronis Theodosiou as Group HR Marine Director, effective the same date.
Leadership appointments
Pantazidou, a member of BSM’s Management Board, joined the company in 2010 and has held a number of leadership roles across the organisation.
In her new position, she will continue to oversee the Group’s people, sustainability and communications functions, while also assuming responsibility for Group HR Marine, bringing BSM’s shore-based and seafaring workforce under unified leadership.
Company comments
“Over the past 16 years, Elena has played an important role in the development of our people agenda and organisational culture,” said Sebastian von Hardenberg, CEO of BSM.
“Bringing our shore and marine HR functions together under one leadership structure reflects the importance we place on our people across the Group,” he added.
Marine HR role
In his role, Theodosiou will be responsible for workforce standards, employment conditions and personnel planning across BSM’s fleet, while overseeing the company’s Crew Service Centres and Maritime Training Centres.
Departure of previous Chief People Officer
Bjoern Sprotte, who previously held the position of Chief People Officer, will leave BSM at his own request.
“We sincerely thank Bjoern for his dedication and contribution to BSM,” von Hardenberg said.
“He has played an important role in the development of our marine HR function, and we wish him every success for the future,” he added.