WISTA International has announced new leadership, two new committees and a membership milestone.
The association formally ratified its group of committee chairs for the 2023-2024 term at an executive meeting in London on 23 May.
The leaders will take the helm at six standing committees, including two new committees for yachting and environment.
Sue Terpilowski and Yasmina Rauber will co-chair the diversity committee, while Gina Panayiotou and Marielle Gehlert will serve as co-chairs of the new nnvironmental committee.
Danae Bezantakou will lead the HR committee, Marjolein Van Noort will head the tech committee, Paula Pasten will be responsible for the trade committee and Ingrid Gantard will lead the new yachting committee.
WISTA International president Elpi Petraki said the organisation was delighted to welcome a talented group of women as committee chairs.
“WISTA International is excited to continue its vital work promoting diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry,” she said.
“It is steadfast in its commitment to providing a platform for women to succeed and thrive.”
The committee chairs intend to develop and implement initiatives that support WISTA International’s mission.
The committees also aim to provide support to the executive committee and stay abreast of global developments that impact their respective areas of interest.
And also, the WISTA International membership base has passed 4000 people worldwide.
“This achievement underscores the growing recognition of gender diversity’s crucial role in the maritime industry and highlights the essential work that WISTA undertakes to empower women in this field,” Ms Petraki said.
WISTA has a presence in 52 countries, including Australia. It aims to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the maritime sector.
