British Marine, Soundings Trade Only, Metstrade and Marine Industry News will host a Women in the Marine Industry International session Nov. 16. Metstrade runs Nov. 15-17 at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and will feature a panel of female leaders from the boating industry:
• Gemma Gonzalez, Yachting Business Unit Director, Gruppo Boero
• Laurie Louvier, Vice President Marketing, Dometic
• Michelle Hildyard, Vice President, Product Management & Business Development, Raymarine
• Nicky Vaux, Partner, Business Development Manager, Empire Marinas Group, host of the Boat Princess podcast
• Rachel Bridges, Director and General Manager, Cummins, Global Marine
“At Metstrade last year, we pioneered an event focusing on women working in the marine industry,” Michele J. Goldsmith, vice president and general manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group, said in a statement. “All the host partners recognized the importance of building a supportive community and providing education to empower women. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation.”
The session is free and open to people of all genders. It will conclude at 10:30 a.m. and will include a continental breakfast and networking opportunities. Doors open at 8:15 for registered attendees with a Metstrade badge.
To register, email [email protected].
