Paris, Île-de-France, France, September 2025 – Toufitri Akdime has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer at Marine Metals. In this leadership role, he will oversee the company’s financial strategy, governance, and capital allocation to support Marine Metals’ mission of transforming ship recycling into a safe, circular, and economically viable industry.
Prior to this appointment, Akdime was the Founder and Managing Partner of Marine Steel, an early-stage industrial venture in Paris focused on reshaping ship recycling with sustainable dismantling methods and recovery of high-quality scrap steel. His entrepreneurial leadership advanced solutions for circular steel recovery and responsible maritime operations.
Before that, he served as Investment Director at EnTrust Global, where he specialized in private debt and equity investments, fund management, and investor relations. He also gained experience in ESG-driven strategies and risk management.
Earlier, Akdime held key roles at Purus Marine, where he managed sustainable finance strategy, secured bank financing and leasing solutions, and led international fundraising initiatives. His focus on ESG and responsible growth contributed significantly to the company’s financing framework.
He spent nearly 14 years at SMBC Group (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), progressing from Director to Executive Director. During this tenure, he spearheaded maritime and offshore financing strategies, led cross-border M&A projects, and managed multibillion-dollar portfolios in transportation and maritime finance across Paris, Tokyo, and international markets.
Akdime began his career in asset and maritime finance at Société Générale, where he played a pivotal role in executing large syndicated financings and leading asset finance strategy initiatives.
About Marine Metals
Marine Metals is a pioneering venture dedicated to developing safe, automated, and circular ship recycling solutions. By transforming end-of-life ships into premium scrap steel, the company supports the decarbonization of the steelmaking industry and sets new global standards for sustainability in maritime operations.
With its innovative industrial processes, Marine Metals addresses two critical global challenges: the responsible dismantling of thousands of aging vessels and meeting the rising demand for high-quality, low-carbon scrap steel. The company is committed to redefining ship recycling as a driver of safety, sustainability, and economic value.
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