From 2012 to 2013, he combined the roles of CEO and Chair of GasLog, guiding the company through pivotal IPO activity and growth stages. Earlier, in 1989, he founded Seachem Tankers Ltd, which merged with Odfjell ASA in 2000 to establish Odfjell Seachem—marking his early impact in global maritime consolidation.

He brings profound pan-sector expertise in:

• LNG shipping & fleet strategy – steering long-term charter frameworks, spot-market positioning, and asset life-cycle integrity

• Board governance & capital stewardship – chairing international maritime boards and shaping strategic oversight across listed and private fleet

• Energy transition & innovation – driving interest in emerging marine fuels, including liquid hydrogen vessels, and leading eco-focused shipping frameworks

• Private family enterprise excellence – balancing market rigour and heritage through family-controlled, strategically diversified industrial portfolios

Educated at Columbia University and awarded an honorary Doctor of Science by Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Peter combines deep maritime expertise with forward-looking venture leadership. Widely respected for his long-term perspective—“when he speaks, people listen”—he has stewarded fleets attuned to both commercial momentum and environmental complexity. With a sharp command of strategic finance, LNG lifecycle planning, fleet structuring, and industry eco-governance, he offers exceptional mentoring to leaders navigating transition-resilient, capital-intensive sectors at the intersection of global trade, energy, and maritime innovation.