GARY REICH PHOTOSoundings Trade Only yesterday hosted the second annual Women in the Marine Industry International panel discussion in collaboration with Metstrade, British Marine and Marine Industry News.
The session was held in the Metstrade theater at RAI Amsterdam from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with 200-plus attendees.
Moderated by Michele Goldsmith, vice president and general manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group, the global event focuses on female professionals in the marine industry. The event included a light breakfast followed by a panel discussion featuring dynamic female leaders from across the globe.
The five panelists:
• Gemma Gonzalez, unit director, Gruppe Boero
• Laurie Louvier, vice president of marketing, Dometic
• Michelle Hildyard, vice president of product management and business development, Raymarine
• Nicky Vaux, partner and business development manager, Empire Marinas Group
• Rachel Bridges, director and general manager, Cummins Global Marine
“I would like to thank our partners Metstrade, Marine Industry News and British Marine, and the five extraordinary female executives on our panel who shared their wisdom, insights and experiences,” Goldsmith told Trade Only Today. “The panel covered topics from their leadership ‘toolbox’ to the impact of AI to their visions for the future of the marine industry.
“Last year, we exceeded the theater capacity with more than 135 attendees,” she added. This year the audience of women and men exceeded 200. Thank you to all who attended and have supported this event.”
