Andreas Gritsopoulos

Independent advisory services across LNG shipping, chartering, commercial operations, business development and FSRU projects. Supporting energy and maritime clients with market assessments, commercial strategy, operating-model design, performance benchmarking, contract structures and stakeholder negotiations. Bringing 15+ years of experience across shipowning, energy trading and LNG infrastructure.

Led LNG business development and commercial strategy, including negotiations with international partners and the development of strategic joint ventures. Advised senior management on LNG shipping opportunities, asset deployment and market positioning. Coordinated commercial and technical workstreams across LNG shipping, FSRU and energy-transition projects.

Managed front-office LNG cargo operations across DES and FOB transactions, including scheduling, nominations, shipping coordination and delivery execution. Supported the development of EnBW’s LNG shipping and chartering capability, while managing regasification, storage and terminal agreements, annual delivery programmes and operational interfaces with trading, legal, risk and external counterparties.

Coordinated cross-functional product development initiatives across LNG, gas and power portfolios. Worked with commercial, legal, risk and operations teams to assess new products, define implementation requirements and streamline go-to-market processes. Supported the translation of commercial ideas into workable operating models, governance structures and internal approval pathways.

Managed end-to-end operational processes for coal and freight transactions, including deal validation, contractual execution, voyage coordination, cost allocation and settlements. Worked closely with trading, chartering, finance and external counterparties to ensure accurate post-fixture execution, timely issue resolution and alignment with trading-desk requirements.

Supported LNG commercial strategy, spot chartering and business development across a rapidly expanding LNG carrier fleet. Contributed to FSRU project development, commercial contract drafting, negotiations, insurance and claims management. Produced market intelligence and commercial analysis for senior management, chartering decisions and strategic growth initiatives.

Developed freight analytics, LNG market intelligence and commercial reporting to support chartering and senior-management decisions. Conducted market research, financial modelling and competitor analysis, while contributing to commercial evaluations across LNG shipping projects and the company’s expanding carrier fleet.

Coordinated crew changes, travel, certification and compliance across a global shipping fleet. Liaised with vessels, manning agencies, flag authorities and internal departments to ensure timely crew deployment, regulatory compliance and uninterrupted vessel operations. Managed documentation and resolved operational issues in a high-tempo maritime environment.

Focus on International and European Law, international relations and public administration.