Speaker Directory
Welcome to the Speakers Bureau, your gateway to finding speakers/panellists for maritime conferences. The IMO and WISTA International are providing this platform to help facilitate conversations between organisers and speakers.
The bureau has a large number of speakers registered. Please search and use “Filter By Topic” to help you access their profiles and quickly find a suitable speaker.
The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the IMO and WISTA International, offers a comprehensive directory of women speakers specializing in maritime, equality, diversity, and inclusion topics.
Our directory is designed to be an easy-to-use resource, helping event organizers access a diverse and talented pool of speakers. Whether you’re looking for panellists, keynote speakers, or industry experts, this platform helps bring greater diversity to your events.
This is a free resource, and we encourage you to use it. Please note that all arrangements, including negotiations and due diligence, are the responsibility of the event organizer. The Maritime Speaker Bureau does not endorse individual speakers.
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Consultants/surveyors
Silje Bareksten
Norway
Hold two master degrees and two bachelors degrees. Former co-founder and entrepreneur of environmebtal technology. Held several head of sustainability roles across maritime. Writer and speaker through the last decade. Deep expertise in sustainability and decarbonization, bilateral and multilateral affairs and international relations. Long experience working with compliance matters and governance. Executive board experience. Now […]
01 May 2026
Legal
Silvina Bakardzhieva
Bulgaria
Silvina Bakardzhieva has almost 20 years of professional experience in the field of European Union Law, International Maritime Law and Ports’ policies. In 2006 she started her career in the private sector at “Dimitrov, Petrov & Co.” – Bulgarian Law firm. In 2007 she won paid trainee scholarship at the European Parliament in Luxembourg. In […]
06 Dec 2022
legal services, maritime law firm
Simone Claussen
German qualified lawyer since 2006 and Solictor (England & Wales) since 2015 PhD
27 Oct 2022
P&I insurance
Simone Ingeberg
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE DURING THE LAST 20 YEARS Sep 2020 – Sep 2021: Participation in SHE Leads, a leadership development, mentoring and networking program for female leadership talents. March 2016: Qualification to practice as a mediator – mekler – in Norway July 2010: Lloyd’s Academy; International Time and Voyage Charterparties April 2004: Qualification to […]
22 Dec 2022
Legal
Sinem Ogis
Norway
Greetings! With a strong background in English maritime and commercial law, I bring nearly 15 years of international experience across eight countries. I specialize in negotiation, cross-cultural collaboration, and complex regulatory frameworks, while also contributing to company growth, industry positioning, and business development. This dual perspective enables me to operate as both a regulatory expert […]
11 Dec 2022
Shipping: commercial broking and chartering
Siri Shield
Former WISTA Norway president, Vice Chair of the Bergen Shipbrokers Association. 20 years experience from broking in London and Bergen, physical, paper and period within dry bulk as well as chartering in the chemicals sector. Ambassador for diversity on the broking desks and the ‘40 by 30’ WISTA initiative (40% women in managerial positions within […]
07 Dec 2022
Vessels and Logistics
Sloane Perras
United States
Sloane Perras is a seasoned corporate executive in the offshore wind industry with over 20 years experience in global logistics. She is a Vice President of Foss Offshore Wind and the former General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer of Saltchuk Marine, a family of harbor and marine services companies, including Foss Offshore Wind. In her […]
16 Oct 2023
Vessel operation from intermediate to VLCCs , Decarbonization enthusiast , ESG focused , LNG and future new fuel exploration and working in a Trading setup up
Smrity Kumari
Singapore
I am human glue and connecting with people is my superpower. I started my carrier as a sailor on board tanker ships and gradually jumped into the commercial aspect of tanker industry. This growth was not a linear process but there were many deviations and I completed management degree, joined start ups, handled sales portfolio […]
14 Apr 2023
Decarbonisation, Environmental compliance, CII, Ship operations, Dry bulk
Soazig Goardon
Singapore
Soazig Goardon has been working in the ship operations department at Lauritzen Bulkers A/S since 2011. She holds a master’s degree in finance and international maritime logistics, and in 2022, she graduated with a diploma in Maritime Energy Management from the World Maritime University. She has been actively involved in a collaborative working group at […]
22 Apr 2023
Maritime lawyer
Sofi Mylona Hadjistylianou
Cyprus
Sofi is a barrister, member of Lincoln’s Inn, Inns of Court. She is a holder of LL.B. (Hons) – University of Leicester, UK. She is also a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. Since qualification, Sofi has practised and gained considerable knowledge and experience in company, shipping, corporate, commercial, international trade and banking law. She […]
30 May 2023
Medical Services
Sofia Rizou
Greece
Sofia Rizou is Director of Client Success & Mental Health at Maritime & Healthcare Group (MHG), where she leads the development of integrated healthcare and wellbeing solutions for the global maritime industry. With a strong focus on seafarer welfare, Sofia specializes in mental health, crew support systems, and human-centered operational strategies. She has been actively […]
03 Apr 2026
Yes
Sofia Fürstenberg Stott
Sweden
Sofia Fürstenberg Stott founded FMA in 2017. Through FMA, she and her partner help progressive maritime stakeholders with their transition journey, developing strategies for Better Business. FMA are members of the Getting To Zero Coalition and in various outfits support the development of sustainable shipping. FMA have successfully developed the maritime awareness as consultant Maritime […]
07 Nov 2022
commercial shipping; aquaculture; offshore wind; science
Solène Guéré
Solène Guéré, a biologist by training, is passionate about new technologies that will help the maritime industry to shift to climate-conscious decisions. She focuses on how underwater data can help protect underwater assets (hulls, monopiles, structures) and the ocean (ecosystems). As the Vice President of Notilo Plus, she helps ship owners and managers to predict […]
28 Oct 2022
Crewing Agencies and Crew Training Services
Somiyeh Djavanroodi
United Kingdom
Dr Somiyeh Djavanroodi –The Nautical Institute Somiyeh’s experience is firmly routed in education and training. She achieved her doctorate in 2023 and has held various positions in the educational sector. Somiyeh specialises in education, training and research in development and has been central in building The Nautical Institute Academy to becoming an established academy. She […]
13 Apr 2026
Security & Safety
SONGUE LEMA SCHOLASTIQUE FLORE
Cameroon
Mme SONGUE LEMA Scholastique Flore est officier de port à la Capitainerie du port Autonome de Douala diplômée en génie industrielle, elle rejoint les rangs des officiers de port en 2021, après avoir brillamment réussi le concours de recrutement au sein du pad, ou elle se classe major aux admissions. Son parcours marqué par une […]
19 Nov 2025
Broking, Insurance, Risk Management, Legal
Stavriana Asprogiannidou
Stavriana is a Director and heads the Mediterranean team within the Global Marine division at WTW. Stavriana is involved and looking after a big portfolio of clients, ranging from the traditional family run businesses to the large, complex, global trading fleets, offering bespoke solutions to address the risks that each of them face. Stavriana holds […]
14 Dec 2022
Ports and Shipping companies
Stefana Sopco
Netherlands
As the Marketing Manager at PortXChange a green tech company that decarbonizes shipping and helps ports achieve net zero through digitalization, I craft the real-life stories of ports’ sustainability efforts. Thought Leader In Port Sustainability and Climate Change. I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the maritime, supply chain, and tech sectors. Marketing […]
28 May 2024
Maritime Industry - Shipmanagement/Shipowner
Stella Kazamias
Cyprus
Stella Kazamias is the Group HR Manager of Interorient Shipmanagement, a position she has held since 2007. Prior joining Interorient, Stella worked in the field of HR consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). She holds an MBA, a BSc in HRM & Psychology and she is also a Certified Assessor of Occupational Psychometric Testing. She is a […]
01 Jun 2023
Ship Classification
Stine Mundal
Key Account Manager in DNV – Maritime and President of WISTA Norway Stine has been working for DNV in various technical and management positions for the past 13 years. She spent many years abroad in various countries working with multi-cultural teams for DNV and is now working as a Key Account Manager for ship owners […]
12 Jan 2023
Commercial
Su Yin Anand
I am currently the Head of Shipping at Australian mining house, South32 where I am accountable for our overall commercial freight strategy and managing our team of charterers and freight operators. Prior to joining the corporate world, I was a maritime lawyer for 15 years a career which saw me ranked as a Top 10 […]
23 Dec 2022
Maritime Associations/Organizations/NGOs
Sue Dight
Australia
Sue started her working life in the hospitality industry as a chef and owner of several restaurants, in Melbourne for 18 years. After many successful ventures she was inspired to discover other industries. Through a passion for classical architecture after managing events in the Fashion, Design and Architecture – she landed at the Mission to […]
05 Feb 2023
Shipping, Ports, Digitalisation, Green Ports, AI and Robotics
Sue Terpilowski
United Kingdom
Sue is an accomplished speaker, keynote and moderator, having spoken at numerous maritime, security, port and business events for over 36 years. Specialising in maritime including digitalisation, ports (Freeports, Smart) and logistics. Sue has been a leading voice in diversity in maritime, ports and logistics and in 2022, with Dr Kate Pike published a report […]
06 Nov 2022
Shipowners
Susanne Coulibaly
Germany
Vice President, WISTA Germany | Operations Manager, TB Marine Shipmanagement Expert in Maritime Operations, Leadership, and Youth Empowerment Susanne Coulibaly is a seasoned maritime professional and dynamic speaker with a passion for operational excellence, inclusion, and the next generation of maritime leaders. As Operations Manager at TB Marine Shipmanagement, she is responsible for crew coordination, […]
01 Jun 2025