Global Ports Holding (GPH) has appointed Timo Schön (pictured) as General Manager for Bremerhaven Cruise Port.
This is GPH’s first involvement in a German port.
Schön brings over two decades of leadership experience in the maritime industry to his new role.
Since June, 2020, he has served as CEO of Jade-Dienst in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. During his tenure, Jade-Dienst expanded its services significantly, adding mooring, port forwarding, vessel supplies, MARPOL I waste disposal, marine engine repairs, maritime steel locksmith services, and terminal operations to its portfolio.
He also led the spin-off of a marine propulsion division and founded a subsidiary focused on offshore services.
Before his time at Jade-Dienst, he was Managing Director of Seaports of Niedersachsen. He has also held top management positions in shipbroking and agency services in Europe, including key roles at Frachtcontor Junge & Co and Karl Geuther.
His experience also includes being a partner at FCJ Partner Beteiligungsges and serving on the supervisory board of the Bremerhaven Cruise Terminal.
“His extensive experience and proven leadership in the maritime industry will be invaluable as we develop Bremerhaven Cruise Port, our first port in Germany. We are confident that under his guidance, Bremerhaven Cruise Port will achieve new heights of success and operational excellence” Stephen Xuereb, GPH’s COO, said.
“I am delighted to join Global Ports Holding and lead the Bremerhaven Cruise Port operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of GPH’s first port in Germany. I look forward to working with the GPH team and local stakeholders to create a world class cruise port experience for passengers and cruise lines alike,” Schön added.
GPH signed a 10-year port concession agreement with bremenports, which represents the city of Bremen, to operate the cruise terminal Columbusbahnhof Bremerhaven in September, 2023.
The concession, which includes a possible five-year extension option, will commence in January, 2025.
