Shipping Telegraph: Synergy appoints Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – ship management

by Shipping Telegraph

Synergy Marine Group has appointed Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO – ship management, with specific responsibility for the company’s tanker and gas carrier division.

In his new role, Trivedi will lead Synergy’s tanker and gas carrier division, working closely with Ajay Chaudhry, who continues to head the Group’s dry vessel portfolio.

Trivedi brings nearly 25 years of senior leadership experience to a top-three global ship manager, most recently serving as managing director.

The new Co-CEO has managed diverse fleets and spearheaded initiatives on alternative fuels, including ammonia readiness.

Synergy Marine Group, with over 700 vessels under management, says his contributions span classification society technical committees and Shell’s Partners in maritime safety programme.

“As the industry navigates the energy transition, my focus will be on building practical capabilities that help shipowners adapt with safety, clarity, and continuity. A just transition, anchored in a safety-first environment and delivered by well-trained crew, will be key to making that shift successful,” commented on his appointment Vikas Trivedi.

Jesper Kristensen, group CEO of Synergy Marine Group, added: “With Vikas and Ajay leading our divisions, we are reinforcing what Synergy stands for, dependable delivery, operational depth, and a relentless focus on quality. This leadership pairing enables us to present our full toolbox to shipowners at a time when the maritime sector is undergoing profound change, ensuring we remain a consistent, capable partner across segments and geographies.”