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Adams Appointed as Managing Director of V.Ships

December 2, 2019

John Adams  (Photo: V.Group)
John Adams (Photo: V.Group)

V.Group has appointed John Adams as managing director of V.Ships UK Ltd. 

Adams brings a wealth of experience from 30 years at Teekay Shipping, most recently holding the position of Managing Director, Glasgow and Chair of the Operational Leadership Team.

In his time at Teekay, Adams played a key leadership role during Teekay’s growth, integrating acquisitions into the expanding fleet operations. He is also Chairman of Bahamas Shipowners’ Association and Vice Chair at the International Chamber of Shipping, where he Chairs a strategic industry Working Group focusing on meeting the IMO GHG reduction targets.

As managing director of V.Ships UK Ltd, based in Glasgow, Adams has been brought on board to strengthen our management team, and will be instrumental in leveraging V.Group’s new ship management operating model to deliver better results for customers. In this model, V.Group’s fleet cells are prioritized with access to support groups and centers of expertise around the globe with market-leading expertise in HSEQ, compliance, and technical management, thus ensuring that they can offer the highest standards of service.
 


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