Günther Siemens takes the helm at Briese Chartering

Leer 26 November 2024. –  Günther Siemens makes move within the Briese Group from his current position as Chief Operations Officer of BBC Chartering.

Günther Siemens, who has been with BBC Chartering in varying positions for more than 25 years, takes over the role of the Managing Director of Briese Chartering as from 1 January 2025. He succeeds Ilona Lazareva, who is leaving the position at her own request but will remain with Briese Chartering as a chartering broker.

The position of Günther Siemens as Chief Operations Officer at BBC Chartering will be taken over by Christoph Deters, who recently had the position of a Team Lead in the Operations Department.

“On behalf of the entire Group, I am extremely happy to welcome Günther Siemens to the role of Managing Director of Briese Chartering,” said Wilke Briese, Managing Partner of Briese Chartering. “With his profound knowledge in multipurpose shipping, Günther Siemens will be instrumental in further developing our business in the shipping segment Briese Chartering operates in. The Briese family extends their sincerest gratitude to Mrs. Ilona Lazareva for her commitment and excellent leadership through the past years.”

“Günther had been with BBC from almost day one for over 25 years and he is surely part of the ‘BBC DNA’.” Ulrich Ulrichs, CEO of BBC Chartering commented on the change. “We will certainly miss his extensive knowledge, his experience and his well-liked personality, but at the same time, we are very happy that he stays within Briese Group for a new challenge. We all wish him the best of luck and success. Whilst Günther’s move to Briese Chartering is a great loss for BBC, we are very fortunate to have some great talents within the organization to take over.”