Norman Schmiedl

CEO – Columbia Blue

Mr. Schmiedl is the CEO of Columbia blue, responsible for leading the organisation’s operations and strategic direction.

He joined Columbia Shipmanagement in 2005 as a Crewing Superintendent and was later appointed Head of the Crewing Department in the Hamburg office in 2006. In 2010, he transitioned to a strategic Marine HR role as Human Resource Manager Seagoing Personnel, where he managed the worldwide crewing office network and advised on remuneration packages for all seagoing personnel.

In 2014, Mr. Schmiedl relocated to Cyprus and was appointed Crewing Director, leading the crewing activities of Columbia Shipmanagement. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global human resources and crewing strategy.
Mr. Schmiedl studied in Germany and New Zealand and holds Engineering and Business Management degrees. He is a member of the INTERTANKO Human Element in Shipping Committee, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Manning and Training Committee, as well as the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Labour Affairs Committee.