Paul van Vessem

Head of Sales, APAC Sofar Ocean

Paul spent six years in commercial roles at Monster.com, selling recruitment technology, before moving into the maritime industry in 2011. Since then, his work has focused on the connection between weather data and voyage decisions. At MeteoGroup, later DTN and now part of ABB, he supported shipowners, operators and traders across Europe and Asia with forecasting solutions.
In 2022, Paul joined ZeroNorth to work on voyage optimisation and vessel performance, building its Asia business from Singapore as VP of Sales and General Manager. In April 2026, he joined Sofar Ocean as Head of Sales, APAC. While the technology has moved quickly, his mission remains the same: better data, better decisions and less waste at sea.

Education Day Sessions

Next Generation Leaders: Alumni Success Stories

Meet the NextWave of talent shaping the future of the project cargo and breakbulk industry. In this candid discussion, young professionals share how they found their way into the sector, the opportunities that helped launch their careers, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Expect honest insights, practical advice and real experiences to help you build confidence, make meaningful connections and take your own next step into the industry.

Thursday 19 November 10:55 - 11:40 NextWave Education Day

Add to calendar 11/19/2026 10:55 11/19/2026 11:40 Next Generation Leaders: Alumni Success Stories Meet the NextWave of talent shaping the future of the project cargo and breakbulk industry. In this candid discussion, young professionals share how they found their way into the sector, the opportunities that helped launch their careers, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Expect honest insights, practical advice and real experiences to help you build confidence, make meaningful connections and take your own next step into the industry. NextWave Education Day Asia/Shanghai

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