Head of Maritime Intelligence – Cyprus

Head of Maritime Intelligence
Limassol, Cyprus | Senior Leadership Opportunity | Relocation Support Available

I’m supporting a confidential search for a Head of Maritime Intelligence on behalf of a growing maritime organisation investing in the development of a new, commercially focused intelligence division.

This is not a traditional intelligence management position.

It’s an opportunity to build, lead and commercialise a maritime intelligence capability, working closely with the business owner and senior leadership to establish a new pillar of the organisation’s global service offering.
The ambition is to develop a practical, technology-enabled intelligence business that helps shipowners, operators and other maritime stakeholders understand and respond to threats affecting vessels and global shipping operations.

The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of developing the division, including:

• Strategy & Business Development: Define the intelligence proposition, identify commercial opportunities and build relationships with maritime clients and industry stakeholders.
• Intelligence Operations: Establish methodologies and deliver actionable intelligence covering maritime security threats, geopolitical developments, piracy, conflict zones and risks to vessel operations.
• Leadership & Team Building: Recruit, develop and lead a specialist intelligence team, establishing the processes and capabilities needed to scale.
• Technology & Innovation: Work alongside technology specialists to develop data-driven intelligence services, maritime risk platforms and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Industry Engagement: Leverage your existing maritime network to develop partnerships, strengthen market presence and establish the division’s credibility.

Who We’re Looking For We’re interested in speaking with professionals from backgrounds including:

• Commercial maritime intelligence and risk advisory
• Maritime security and vessel threat intelligence
• Maritime domain awareness and maritime intelligence technology
• Naval or defence intelligence with substantial commercial maritime exposure
• Geopolitical and security risk intelligence focused on the shipping industry

The strongest candidates will combine:

• Practical experience delivering maritime intelligence that supports real-world operational or commercial decisions.
• An established network across the international maritime, security or intelligence community.
• Strong understanding of threats affecting commercial vessels and global shipping.
• Commercial awareness, client-facing experience and the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Experience developing intelligence capabilities, products, services or teams.
• The ambition and leadership qualities to build and scale a specialist business function.

You don’t necessarily need to hold a Head of Intelligence title today. We’re equally interested in ambitious senior professionals who have demonstrated the ability to lead intelligence initiatives, develop client relationships and take ownership of meaningful commercial or operational outcomes.