Blue Water Shipping announced the appointment of Ryan Foley as COO Energy, Ports & Projects, effective January 2026. He becomes the company’s first Board of Management member based outside Denmark.
Foley had previously been presented as incoming Senior Vice President of Projects earlier in 2025. With this updated assignment, he will take on the COO role and join the Board. The change follows the earlier transition in 2025, when former COO Thomas Bek moved into the CEO position.
Bek stated that Foley fits the company’s values and culture and brings strong operational expertise from his prior leadership background. Foley most recently served as CEO of Industrial Projects at DHL Global Forwarding, overseeing major turnkey activities and global energy-sector logistics.
Foley said he looks forward to joining Blue Water during a period of strategic development and noted the company’s commitment to tailored, safe and scalable project logistics. He added that he will work with teams worldwide to maintain consistent delivery across capital-intensive developments.
In his new position, Foley will direct the development and execution of logistics activities across energy, infrastructure, mining, renewables and industrial project development, while securing alignment among regional project teams. Bek emphasised that the company intends to reinforce its position in the project logistics market through strong teamwork and long-standing values.
Based in London, Foley will lead regional teams in Europe, Oceania, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East/Africa to support cohesive global capabilities.
