Blue Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Foley as its new senior vice president of projects, effective January 1, 2026.
With extensive experience in complex industrial logistics and project forwarding, Ryan will play a crucial role in Blue Water’s expanding global projects division.
Ryan joins Blue Water following his tenure as CEO of Industrial Projects at DHL Global Forwarding, where he oversaw major turnkey projects and the development of energy-sector logistics infrastructure worldwide.
In his new leadership role, Ryan will be responsible for developing and executing Blue Water’s global project logistics strategy across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining and industrial projects development while aligning regional project teams to ensure excellence and consistency in collaboration with the existing management team of the Energy, Port and Projects division at Blue Water.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Foley to Blue Water,” says Thomas Bek, COO of Blue Water. “His leadership and global projects expertise strongly complement our strategic ambitions to expand our project activities further globally. Ryan will elevate our ability to deliver innovative, end-to-end project logistics solutions for our international client base.”
Thomas continues: “Strategically, we have strong ambitions and commitment to strengthen further our footprint in the project logistics market, where we have grown significantly over the last decade. Our focus remains on delivering top-class service and quality to our clients, thanks to our dedicated experts, unique teamwork and strong values. Ryan Foley aligns perfectly with Blue Water's values and culture, and he will make a significant contribution to the global development across the Blue Water organisation".
“I look forward to joining Blue Water’s dynamic team at a time of strategic growth,” says Ryan Foley. “Blue Water’s reputation for tailored, safe and scalable project logistics aligns perfectly with my background in global industrial forwarding and project execution. Together, I am confident we will exceed client expectations and drive sustainable value across major capital-intensive projects.”
This is the latest addition to the Blue Water leadership team, following a recent reorganisation of the Energy, Port and Projects division.
Ryan will be based in London, coordinating with Blue Water’s global hubs in Europe, Oceania, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East/Africa to deliver cohesive project logistics capabilities worldwide.