Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Guo as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lipicki as Vice President, Greater China, effective June 1, 2026.
The appointments reinforce BV’s commitment to supporting customers across two of the world’s most dynamic maritime markets as the industry accelerates digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts.
As Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Jeffrey Alex succeeds Greg Smith, who was appointed President of BV Marine & Offshore in January 2026. He will oversee the strategic development and operational management of BV’s marine business across the region, with responsibility for market growth, customer engagement, innovation and organizational development.
Jeffrey has over two decades of experience in the international shipping and energy sectors. During his career, he has held technical, commercial and leadership positions at leading organizations such as ABS, SeaRiver Maritime, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy LNG, allowing Jeffrey to develop expertise in classification, shipownership and energy operations.
Under Geoffrey’s leadership, Maciej will lead BV’s maritime and offshore business in Greater China. He will be responsible for strengthening customer relationships, overseeing regional operations, enhancing digital transformation initiatives, and developing local capabilities to support business performance.
(Left) Maciej Lipicki, Vice President, Greater China Region, and (Right) Dr. Jeffrey Guo, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Region.
Maciej has over 20 years of experience in the shipping, marine engineering and offshore sectors. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at Chipolbrok, BBG Shipmanagement and Bourbon Offshore, where he gained extensive experience in offshore operations, international project management, business development and strategic partnerships across global markets.
The appointments strengthen BV’s regional leadership structure at a time when the Asia-Pacific region and Greater China continue to play a pivotal role in global shipping, LNG transportation, marine energy development and the development of future fuels.
With Jeffrey leading the business in Asia Pacific and Maciej in Greater China, BV aims to strengthen regional coordination, deepen customer engagement and further expand its technical and operational capabilities across the region.
Alex Greg Smith, President, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “The Asia-Pacific region and Greater China continue to be at the forefront of global shipbuilding, offshore energy development and maritime innovation. Jeffrey and Maciej bring a strong combination of industry experience, leadership and market insight that will enhance our ability to support customers as they navigate decarbonisation, digital transformation and an increasingly complex operating environment. Together, we will continue to support the industry to achieve a safer, smarter and more sustainable future.”
Source: Bureau Veritas
