Lloyd’s Register (LR) has further enhanced its capabilities in China with the announcement of three new senior appointments. Tianxiang Li, LR’s Director of Global Technical Support Office (TSO), has been appointed as President for Greater China.
He will lead senior client relationships and strategic engagement, strengthening alignment between LR’s global technical leadership and the priorities of Chinese owners, yards and designers. Elina Papageorgiou, who currently serves as President for Greece and Cyprus and most recently held the role of Global Strategic Growth Director looking after LR’s most prominent global clients, now expands her remit to become Global Client Director.
Nikos Tsatsaros has been appointed Head of the Technical Performance Group for Lloyd’s Register in Greater China, based in Shanghai. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience across ship surveying, newbuilding, and commercial roles, he will lead teams responsible for technical governance, performance oversight, and compliance across LR’s extensive survey and newbuilding portfolio.
These appointments demonstrate LR’s commitment to supporting the Chinese shipping industry, which has been a key focus area for the company for over 150 years.
These new appointments underscore Lloyd's Register's dedication to fostering strong relationships with its clients in China, particularly shipyards and owners, as the country continues to invest heavily in modernizing its maritime infrastructure. By strengthening its technical leadership and client engagement capabilities, LR is well-positioned to support the growth of China's shipping industry.
