Bureau Veritas Appoints New Marine & Offshore Leadership for Asia Pacific and Greater China

Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its Marine & Offshore operations in the Asia Pacific region and Greater China. Effective June 1, 2026, Dr. Jeffrey Guo has been appointed Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki has been appointed Vice President for Greater China.

Dr. Guo assumes his new role succeeding Alex Gregg-Smith, who transitioned to President of BV Marine & Offshore in January 2026. In his capacity as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Dr. Guo will be responsible for overseeing market growth, customer engagement, innovation, and regional operations for BV’s Marine & Offshore business across the expansive Asia Pacific territory. Dr. Guo brings over two decades of invaluable experience from leadership positions within the shipping and energy sectors, having previously served at prominent organizations such as ABS, SeaRiver Maritime, ExxonMobil, and QatarEnergy LNG.

Reporting directly to Dr. Guo, Maciej Lepicki will spearhead BV’s Marine & Offshore business in Greater China. His remit will focus on cultivating customer relationships, managing regional operations, driving digital transformation initiatives, and pursuing business development opportunities. Mr. Lepicki possesses more than 20 years of extensive experience in the maritime and offshore industries, with a proven track record in senior roles at companies including Chipolbrok, BBG Shipmanagement, and Bourbon Offshore.

These strategic appointments underscore Bureau Veritas’ commitment to enhancing its regional leadership. They reflect the continued and significant role that the Asia Pacific and Greater China markets play in global shipping, LNG transportation, offshore energy development, and the adoption of future fuels.

Bureau Veritas appoints new Marine & Offshore leaders for Asia Pacific and Greater China