Graham Westgarth (V.Group): Mr Westgarth has taken on the role of president of UK Chamber of Shipping (source: V.Group)
Graham Westgarth was CEO and now chairman of V.Group, the ship management and marine services company
V.Group was shortlisted for the Environmental Award, which was sponsored by ABS at the Tanker Shipping & Trade Awards, held in Athens in November 2021.
Mr Westgarth has a long and varied career in shipping. After serving 18 years at sea, the last five of which he served as Master Mariner, Mr Westgarth’s career has seen him hold several senior executive roles with companies including GasLog Limited, Teekay Corporation and Maersk UK.
In 2018, his focus became ship management when he was appointed CEO of V.Group before moving to the role of chairman in 2020. Mr Westgarth has also occupied several influential industry positions, most notably as Chairman of INTERTANKO, a position he held for five years.
In March 2022, he became the new president of the UK Chamber of Shipping, taking over from John Denholm CBE.
Commenting on his new role, Mr Westgarth said: “John Denholm has led the Chamber since March 2020. He has been an outstanding President, helping steer the organisation through the Covid pandemic, and I want to thank him for all that he has done.”
“As I look ahead to my presidency, the future is uncertain with many new challenges presenting themselves.”
