As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced a key personnel appointment: To further advance the optimization of its organizational structure and operational model and support the realization of the Group’s strategic vision, Alex Gregg-Smith will assume the role of President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.
This personnel adjustment is a key initiative by Bureau Veritas to adapt to the transformation trends in the maritime industry and strengthen the leadership of its core business. It will further solidify Bureau Veritas’ global leadership position in the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sectors.
Alex Gregg-Smith holds dual British and French citizenship and currently serves as Senior Vice President of the Bureau Veritas Group and President of the Asia-Pacific and China Region for Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. Effective January 1, 2026, he will officially assume the role of Global President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, based in Paris.
Upon his appointment, Alex will continue to report to Matthieu de Tugny, who was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Group's Industry and Commodities Division this September.
Regarding his new role, Alex Gregg-Smith stated, "The maritime industry is currently at a critical juncture of transformation and serves as a core intersection of global supply and value chains. As President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, I will leverage the support and empowerment of the Industry and Commodities Product Line to mobilize and integrate the global expertise and technical strengths of the Bureau Veritas Group across all industrial sectors. This will help the maritime industry achieve its goals of green, safe, and sustainable development."
Matthieu de Tugny remarked, "Alex possesses a unique and well-suited background for this role, with extensive experience accumulated over more than 20 years across two tenures at Bureau Veritas. He is not only well-versed in the Group’s business logic and technical systems but also has leadership experience in core segments of the maritime industry chain, such as shipowners and shipyards. His deep commitment to the maritime industry and profound understanding of the value of classification societies have long been widely recognized in the industry."
Given the increasingly complex environment in the maritime industry, the Group is continuously advancing organizational iteration to provide clearer technical guidance, more comprehensive cross-industry insights, and professional services that ensure the safety, resilience, and sustainable development of operations and businesses for clients and stakeholders. This personnel appointment is a key implementation measure aligned with the Group’s strategic direction.
