Shipping Investment Advisory
James leads our ‘end-to-end’ shipbroking projects, all of which require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple related markets. He has a strong reputation for relationship-building, critical problem-solving and delivering on customer commitments. He focuses on the tanker spot market, long-term time charter market, second-hand Sale & Purchase and newbuilding contracts.
Florian began his career in shipping in 2003 as Financial Controller at Hamburg Süd and then moved to structuring closed-end shipping funds with a leading German KG-House responsible for the total fund lifecycle. Since joining Braemar in 2011, he has successfully advised his worldwide clients on maritime restructurings, capital raises and transactions.
Dimitris is the co-head of the Global Sale and Purchase desk alongside David Holland. A Cass Business School graduate, Dimitris started his career in 2008 as an FFA broker before joining Braemar’s S&P desk in 2011, and in 2020 he was also entrusted with establishing and leading Braemar’s office in Athens. Dimitris has extensive experience across all vessel sectors, and combines a well-grounded knowledge of the shipping markets with a strong focus on meeting Braemar’s clients’ needs.
David is the co-head of the Global Sale and Purchase desk alongside Dimitris Kyrtsos. After graduating from Durham University, David began his career in 2004 at J.O. Plowright (now part of Clarksons), before joining HSBC Shipping Services as a junior Sale and Purchase broker where he helped to build a Tanker presence in what was a predominantly Dry Bulk-focused business.
David joined Braemar in 2013, initially focusing on Sale and Purchase. David has also developed substantial Newbuilding and Chartering project relationships across Tankers, Dry Bulk, and Gas.
As global Co-Head of Sale and Purchase alongside Dimitris Kyrtsos, David now heads Braemar’s Sale and Purchase desk in London and jointly manages the Global Sale and Purchase business.