Thomas Osswald

Managing Director @ Maritime Industry | Shaping Integrated Maritime Ecosystem, BAHAR World

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

As Managing Director at a leading Maritime Industry organization, BAHAR World, I bring over 15 years of experience in guiding large-scale operations. Focused on uniting craftsmanship, manufacturing expertise, innovation, and regulatory compliance, my mission is to create a fully integrated maritime ecosystem that drives excellence in vessel construction, maintenance, crewing, and supply chain logistics. Committed to fostering partnerships with global technology leaders, I aim to advance the maritime industry by aligning it with cutting-edge practices and sustainable solutions. By prioritizing collaboration, precision, and quality, I strive to contribute to a robust maritime sector that supports operational excellence and long-term performance.

Experience

  • Maritime Industry (Full-time · 6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

      As Managing Director, I am committed to shaping a fully integrated maritime industry, one that unites craftsmanship, innovation, technology, regulation, and human expertise into a seamless ecosystem of excellence. With decades of leadership in large-scale industry, my professional mission is to build and sustain a holistic maritime sector encompassing luxury yacht construction, advanced maintenance, high-quality crewing, professional training programs, maritime law compliance, rules-of-the-road competency, and a robust spare-parts and logistics infrastructure. Today, I invite leading global technology partners to join this journey. By collaborating through innovation and synergy, we can develop a maritime industry that not only elevates standards within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but also provides a positive and lasting impact across each partner’s home country. My focus is on building a future-ready maritime ecosystem, comprehensive, strategic, and world-class.

    • Chief Executive Officer
      2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Senior Project Manager at Atlas Electronic
    2019 - 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Managing Director at Maritime Academy
    2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

  • Manager at German Shipyard
    2008 - 2019 · 11 yrs

  • Business Development Manager at Automotive Company
    2003 - 2008 · 5 yrs