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Kris Vedat Appointed As Chief Executive Officer of Smart Sea

PRIVATEJun 30, 202512 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

SmartSea

Kris Vedat
LimassolTransportationTravel

Description

Kris Vedat has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of SmartSea, succeeding Julian Panter, who transitions to a role within the Noatum-CSM Limited joint venture. This leadership change is aimed at advancing technology solutions and driving growth for the company.

Company Information

Company

SmartSea

Location

Limassol, Cyprus, Cyprus

About

SmartSea, launched last year, focuses on bringing aviation-grade digital integration technologies to the maritime industry. The company quickly gained traction in global hubs by enabling seamless processing of passengers, crew, and cargo across terminals and ports. SmartSea aims to mirror SITA’s success in the aviation space.

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