Johannes Babendererde

Johannes Babendererde is an accomplished executive in the shipping industry, currently serving as Executive Director on the Global Board and previously holding various positions such as Director and Desk Head of Panamax Chartering at Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG since March 2012. With a career that began in 2004 as a trainee and progressed through roles including Senior Operations Manager, Johannes has extensive expertise in chartering across multiple vessel categories and global regions. Prior to his corporate career, Johannes was a professional athlete and member of the German National Sailing Team, achieving top rankings and notable performances in international sailing events. Educational credentials include a degree in Schifffahrtskaufmann from Berufsschule für Schiffahrt & Reiseverkehr Hamburg and membership in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.