LISW27 Steering Group announces Jos Standerwick as Chair

Philippa Charlton is Chief Marketing Officer at Lloyd’s Register and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, where she plays a central role in shaping the organisation’s global strategy, market engagement and thought leadership across the maritime sector.

She is also a Director of Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and MERC – the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre in Athens - supporting industry-wide collaboration to accelerate emissions reduction, innovation, and the deployment of new technologies in shipping.

Through her work at Lloyd’s Register,

Through her work at Lloyd’s Register, Philippa is closely engaged with shipowners, operators and regulators across the global maritime value chain. Philippa not only brings to the board a critical perspective from the classification sector, but her experience of marketing and strategic communications will provide vital insight.

A highly valuable addition 

Commenting on the appointment, Harry Theochari, Chair of Maritime London, said: “Philippa’s leadership at Lloyd’s Register, her involvement in global decarbonisation initiatives, and her marketing and communications expertise make her a highly valuable addition to the Maritime London Board of Directors. Her insight and perspective will support our mission to continue to promote and to maintain the UK’s position as the world’s leading maritime professional services hub.”

A critical moment for global shipping

Welcoming her new role, Philippa Charlton said: “Maritime London plays a vital role in convening industry and government at such a critical moment for global shipping as the sector continues to navigate decarbonisation, digitalisation and regulatory change. “I am delighted to be joining the board and look forward to contributing to Maritime London’s work in supporting collaboration, innovation and practical progress to deliver a safe, sustainable and just maritime energy transition.” 

Chair of the LISW27 Steering Group.

 On the other hand London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) has announced the appointment of Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive of Maritime London, as Chair of the LISW27 Steering Group.He replaces John Hulmes, who steps down after eight years in the position. In addition to his role as Chief Executive of Maritime London, Mr Standerwick also sits on the UK Maritime Advisory Group, is a Council Member of the Baltic Exchange and trustee of the Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship programme.

Shipping Innovation recently confirmed that London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) will run from 13–17 September 2027 across the UK capital, uniting global leaders from shipping, finance, regulation, insurance, ports and technology for a week of high-level dialogue and deal-making.

About : Maritime London

Maritime London is the industry-led body representing maritime professional services in the UK. Funded by companies and organisations from a wide range of disciplines, Maritime London works to ensure that the UK remains a world-beating location to base maritime related business and to conduct maritime trade.

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