Panos Koutsourakis
ABS has appointed Panos Koutsourakis to move its international sustainability workforce. Koutsourakis is an 18-year trade veteran who has key trade expertise with delivery corporations, classification, operations, design and new building, decarbonization applied sciences and strategic planning.
As vp, international sustainability, at ABS, Koutsourakis heads-up a worldwide community of sustainability facilities in key maritime areas, together with Singapore, Athens, Houston, Copenhagen and Shanghai. Reporting to Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS senior vp, international enterprise improvement, Koutsourakis additionally leads supply of a portfolio of sustainability companies geared to assist the trade by means of the clear vitality transition.
“ABS is a pioneer in marine and offshore sustainability and is playing a defining role in shaping the clean energy transition. ABS operates at the intersection of technology, regulation and safety. That’s our sweet spot. That’s what we’re built for, and it is the sweet spot for sustainability. Our commitment to supporting owners, operators, shipyards, governments and the wider industry in achieving their decarbonization objectives is unwavering,” mentioned Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS chairman, president and CEO. “With his extensive experience of the industry and deep insight into the technologies and operational strategies, Panos will continue to build on our leadership position and support the evolution of a more sustainable industry.”
Koutsourakis holds a Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and has been ABS director, international sustainability since 2020.
