Jose Carlos Elias

Jose Carlos Elias is an accomplished maritime and shipping executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Managing Director at Altera Infrastructure and Vice President at the ABRAN - Norwegian Shipowners´Association Brazil, Jose has been influential in shaping shipping activities and logistics. Notable past positions include VP Global Shipping at BG Group, where responsibilities encompassed chartering and commercial shipping activities, and COO at CMA CGM Brazil, overseeing container logistics and operations. Additionally, Jose held key leadership roles at Teekay Corporation, Maersk Line, and P&O Nedlloyd Logistics, demonstrating a strong track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency in the maritime sector. Jose's educational background includes advanced studies at prestigious institutions such as IESE Business School and London Business School, complemented by a law degree from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.