Global Containership Segment Lead

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Date: 22 Jun 2026

Location: Huangpu, SH, CN, 200001

Company: Lloyds Register

To generate and support client engagement, product and service development in order to grow and strengthen LR’s position in the container market.  The role has a global remit to mirror and support the LR Global Containership Segment Director.  

Support and deputize as the figurehead of container market and technology for LR Marine and Offshore globally, echoing the strategic direction towards the sustainable growth of LR’s container segment.

Remain up to speed with developments in the container market (charter, freight, newbuild etc). Pursue innovative projects and initiatives developing robust investment cases for services and/or innovation projects that will solve specific customer needs within the container segment

Remain up to speed with technology developments, in the segment, monitor support and steer the enhancement of the LR portfolio of services.

Pursue the development of relationships with key external stakeholders within the wider container bases ocean supply chain, including yards, designers, OEMs, cargo owners, vessel owners & operators

Working with the business teams, research and prepare briefing notes for external engagements. These can range from a one-to-one meeting to attendance at events with multiple clients and also large conferences. Be responsible for the compilation of technical and business market presentations in the container segment

Support the internal and external communications and marketing  teams with engagements, messaging and material. Represent Lloyd’s Register within the segment at conferences, associations, forums and other key events internationally

Ensures documentation/data/information and tasks are planned, evaluated and processed in accordance with local business requirements and agreed deadlines.  

Review & analyse data to provide management information/statistics, including the identification and reporting of process failures, to support the overall delivery of processes.

To discuss/present basic reports in a specific technical area with a technical audience/client and be able to suggest alternative solutions to satisfy technical standards.

To provide technical specialist support/advice for a specific technical area to internal/external customers.

To coach other employees as appropriate to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.

Ensure that activities within their area of control are carried out in line with internal procedures and contractual requirements.

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

Have a degree or diploma from a tertiary organisation recognised by LR or equivalent qualifications.

Thorough understanding of the container shipping market and marine environment, covering commercial, operational and a technical capacity.

The ability to navigate complex, challenging situations with self-awareness and determination.

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capability by breaking down complex issues into structured components, evaluating trade-offs, and making evidence-based decisions.

Ability to interpret market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging risks to shape strategic direction, and identifies priority clients and growth opportunities across short- and long-term horizons.

Experience of building trusted and effective relationships by developing a deep understanding of stakeholders’ needs, objectives, and context.

Demonstrates strong external leadership by shaping industry direction through thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influence.

Experience of contributing insights through publications, presentations, and industry forums, and convenes stakeholders to influence policy, standards, and emerging priorities in the market.

Strong commercial awareness. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic insight into actionable plans that enable sustainable commercial performance and competitive advantage.

Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, working effectively across the organisation with cross-functional teams and internal departments to achieve shared goals.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills, engaging professionally and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

 


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