Natalia Margioli has been elected as the new President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. She is the first woman to hold this position and also the first Greek member to be appointed to this role. This appointment took place during the Institute's Control Council meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Natalia Margioli's Experience and Background
Before being appointed as President, Natalia Margioli served as the Vice President of the Institute for two years. She has decades of experience in shipping and maritime education and has been the CEO of the Hellenic Management Centre since 1999. Natalia holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and an MBA.
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New Goals and Visions
In her speech in Cape Town, Natalia Margioli stated: "It is a great honor for me to take on the presidency of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, an institution that has been an important part of my personal and professional journey for over two decades. I also thank Punit Oza for his leadership and support over the past two years, and I hope we can continue on the solid foundations he has laid."
She also emphasized that her main priority is to strengthen maritime education, enhance the value of membership in the Institute, and bring international branches closer together. Natalia also highlighted the importance of communication and collaboration with members of the Institute worldwide, saying: "I believe in the unity of people and look forward to working with the members of the Institute to make it stronger."
Punit Oza, the former President of the Institute, expressed his happiness about Natalia's election, stating: "I am very satisfied with my two years as President of ICS and I am glad to see Natalia as the first woman and also the first Greek President in the 115-year history of the Institute. She has been involved with the Institute at various levels and I am eagerly looking forward to her presidency."
Natalia Margioli's election as President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers represents a positive change in the leadership of this organization and can help strengthen education and communications in the shipping industry.
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