Tag: Career Paths

In our special column this time, we are pleased to share the career journey of Luke McEwen, Technical Director at Anemoi Marine Technologies. With a degree in engineering sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence, Luke spent 22 years in engineering consultancy, collaborating with naval architects, shipyards, and other industrial clients, before ultimately joining the shipping industry.

Jacqueline Zalapa, Partner at Campbell Johnston Clark’s London Office, shares that her journey into the shipping industry happened by chance after she moved to New York City from Sydney, Australia, where she qualified as a lawyer.

Deborah Layde, Chief Executive of The Seafarers' Charity, shares how she joined the maritime industry, admitting she finds it more fascinating than she initially expected due to the many efforts underway to improve seafarers’ lives onboard. She highlights the significant contributions made by The Seafarers' Charity and acknowledges role models within the industry who have greatly advanced seafarers’ rights.

James Forsdyke, Managing Director at Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, states that the most valuable career choice he made was to focus on improving aspects of his professional behavior that needed development. His career growth has resulted from deliberately pushing himself into challenging situations, even when he didn’t feel entirely prepared.

Peter Jameson has believed in the potential of maritime decarbonization from its early stages, even when others were skeptical. Despite the challenges, he remains motivated by the ultimate goal of decarbonization, urging the industry to accelerate its efforts to address climate challenges and adopt greener practices.

Coming from the aerospace sector, José Miguel Bermúdez, who co-founded bound4blue with the goal of revolutionizing maritime transport through wind propulsion, shares his exciting career story and explains his connection to the maritime industry.

Nick Chubb, the Founder of Thetius, believes that the best investment in one's career is to consistently add value as a professional. This is why he invests significant time and resources into his personal development, always striving to increase the value he brings.

Crystol Lasley, Director of Maritime Operations at AP Companies Global Solutions, encourages us to question both the "whys" and "hows" in every situation in order to gain a broader perspective. She emphasizes the importance of leading by example, as doing so inspires the team to follow suit.

In our special column, Cristina Aleixendri, Co-founder of bound4blue, shares her perspective on enjoying life and finding your way: "speak less and listen more, live with purpose, align your actions with your values, and persevere through challenges."

Mats Nyfors, General Manager of Decarbonization & Co-creation at Wärtsilä acknowledges his studies as the best career investment, providing a solid foundation for his later professional roles. As a father of two young children, he finds encouragement in their optimism and excitement for the future.