Javier Bru Roncallo is a distinguished maritime professional based in Panama, boasting an impressive array of academic credentials and extensive hands-on experience in the industry. His educational journey began at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Operations and Technology.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Roncallo embarked on a remarkable path of postgraduate studies, earning multiple advanced degrees from renowned institutions around the world. He holds a Master of Science and Technology in Applied Mechanical Science, Hydrodynamics, Energy and Propulsion from Ecole Central de Nantes in France, a Master of Naval Architecture from Universite de Liege in Belgium, and a Master of Business Administration from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) in Panama.

Roncallo’s academic pursuits also led him to obtain a Master of Marine Management from Dalhousie University in Canada, an Advanced Management Program from the prestigious Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, and specialized diplomas in areas such as Marine Surveying, Maritime Marketing, Negotiations, Treaties, and International Commerce.

Complementing his academic achievements, Roncallo has amassed a wealth of professional experience and certifications that solidify his expertise in the maritime domain. He currently serves as the CEO, Principal Surveyor, Casualty Investigator, and Lead Auditor at International Marine Experts (IME), a position he has held since 2010. In this multifaceted role, he oversees strategic planning, marketing, business development, risk management consulting, casualty investigations, audits, surveys, loss adjusting, and cargo inspections.

Prior to his current role, Roncallo held pivotal positions at various esteemed organizations, including Det Norske Veritas (DNV), where he served as a Marine Surveyor and ISM & ISPS Lead Auditor, and Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, S.A., where he managed the technical department and conducted statutory and classification surveys.

Roncallo's professional journey has also taken him through diverse roles, such as serving as a Technical Officer at the Directorate General of Merchant Marine, Maritime Safety Department, and gaining practical experience as a First Officer aboard tugboats and bunker barges, as well as a Marine Supervisor for various shipping companies.

Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Roncallo is a multilingual individual, fluent in English, Spanish, and French (advanced level), with intermediate proficiency in Portuguese. He has been recognized with prestigious distinctions, including the Distinguished Leadership Award in the Maritime Field from the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, as well as scholarships and awards from reputable institutions like Dalhousie University and the Marine Society of the City of New York.

Roncallo's commitment to professional development and industry engagement is further exemplified by his memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Royal Institute of Naval Architecture (RINA), the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS), the International Institute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS), the Nautical Institute, and several others.

With his exceptional educational background, diverse professional experience, and unwavering dedication to the maritime industry, Javier Bru Roncallo stands as a true luminary, contributing his expertise and leadership to the ever-evolving landscape of global maritime operations.