FreeSeas has appointed BNP Paribas’ key shipping banker to sit on its board of directors.



Didier Salomon
New independent director Didier Salomon, who has been head of global shipping at the European bank for 14 years, will replace Matthew McCleery of the Nasdaq-listed bulker owner.



“Mr Salomon has been a trusted partner in the industry for many years, and I believe he will add great depth to our board,” said FreeSeas chief executive Ion Varouxakis.



Salomon