This year’s 30 Under 30 proved to be our most exciting yet. We were blown away by the sheer number of applications, each one showcasing individuals making waves far beyond the day-to-day demands of their roles. This initiative isn’t just about job titles—it’s about people who are driving change, innovating, and inspiring those around them.

From this incredible pool of talent, we’ve highlighted our top five standouts, the nominees who truly captured our attention with their passion, creativity, and impact. These are the people who are not only excelling in their careers but are also shaping the future of their industries in remarkable ways.

Join us as we celebrate the brightest young talent making a difference, and meet the individuals whose energy and ambition remind us why the next generation is one to watch.

Our Top 5 Standouts

George Thompson
Founder, GT Wings

David Greiffenberger
Project Manager, Columbia Shipmanagement

Fabian Fussek
CEO & Co-Founder, Kaiko Systems GmbH

Amilia Busby
Engineering Officer, Heidelberg Materials | Founder, ShipMates Network

Graham Todd
Senior Manager Capital Markets, Seaspan Corporation

Full 30 under 30 List (exl Top 5)

Poppy Haward
Underwriting AActuarial Analyst, UK P&I Club

Max Downton
Associate ESG Manager, Navigator Gas

Dimitrios Tsevdos
Senior Engineer I, ABS

Alexandra Lyons
Lawyer, Jaffa & Co

Pranav Prakash
Marine Engineer Officer, Maersk

Lina Tenenbaum
Lead Sustainability Engineer, International Seaways

Hollie Black
Deputy Head of PMO, SeaFocus

Reece Cambridge
Associate, Hannaford Turner

Austin Hymel
Chief Mate, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

Niall Jack
Chief Technical Officer, Shipnet

Halima Sadia
Marketing Assistant, ITIC

Stefanos Malikkidis
Efficiency Improvement Manager, OSM Thome

Ella Winstanley
Marketing Assistant, UK Defence Club

Melina Veisllari
Assistant Claims Executive, Zodiac Maritime

Cory Dent
Newbuilding Project Engineer, MSC Cruise Manaement

James Frizzell
Surveyor I, ABS

Emily Dove
Regional Sales Manager, Teco Chemicals

Tyler Green
Global Charteting Administrator, CEVA Logistics

Amelia Dunn
Trainee Account Executive, ITIC

Stephan Bergmann Johansen
Associate, Reed Smith

Berk Bayraktar
Claims Executive, Thomas Miller Claims Management

Aleksander Aira-Andersen
Vessel Manager, OSM Thome

Domenic Spadafore
Senior Surveyor, ABS

Ghaya AlMansoori
General Manager, Dubai Shipping Agents Association

Dorcas Uwem Jonah
Marine Surveyor, Bureau Veritas Nigeria

These 30 exceptional individuals represent the very best of young talent, making an impact well beyond their day-to-day roles. To explore the full list and learn more about each of our 30 Under 30, visit our dedicated page.