ClassNK appoints new president

Hayato Suga has been promoted from senior vice president to become president and CEO of ClassNK, replacing Hiroaki Sakashita who becomes chairman of the Japanese classification society.

Suga commented: “The business environment is changing rapidly, with boundaries between industries becoming increasingly blurred due to environmental challenges and digital transformation. In response, our mission is to provide certification and related services in a timely manner to meet these diverse and fast-evolving needs, just like a top sushi chef serves the finest ingredients at the perfect moment. By doing so, we aim to connect industries through trust and contribute to the sound development and sustainable operation of the maritime sector.”

Suga has been with ClassNK for the past 39 years.