Simpson Spence Young (SSY), the world’s largest independent shipbroker, has today announced the expansion of its partnership with six new additions.

Effective from the 1 January 2023, the partnership has welcomed the following individuals: Toby English (Sale & Purchase – London), Phillip Tripodakis (LNG - London), Robert Boles (Tanker Chartering – London), Eugene Quek (Dry Projects - Singapore), Ahmed El Masry (Dry Cargo Chartering – Singapore), and Jordi Maymi (Chemical Chartering - Singapore), taking the total number of partners to 27.

Speaking on the announcement Stanko Jekov, SSY Managing Partner, comments: “We’re delighted to welcome the new partners to the team in recognition of the substantial contribution they have made to our business. It’s no secret that shipping and shipbroking is changing – it’s entering a very interesting and dynamic phase. I strongly believe that the ambition, drive and talent of our new partners will enable us to positively contribute to that change even further and have a very real and positive impact as we drive our business forward.”