About Us - ISS

STRATEGY

Our Objectives

Sustainability
Excellence

Sustainability
Excellence

Grow our Marketplace

Collaborate with industry partners and associations to develop and implement a programme of activities that favourably represent the superyacht industry and attract new clientele.

Engage with Regulators

Actively participate in setting/amending regulations—in cooperation with other associations—to be in congruence with the overall needs of the superyacht industry.

Promote New Talent Outreach

Communicate with educational and vocational institutions regarding career opportunities (afloat and ashore) in the yachting industry, including creation and circulation of Best Practice procedures.

Inspire Professional Collaboration

Deliver a series of global events throughout the year to bring industry members together to meet, collaborate, and grow their businesses.

Promote Professionalism

Deliver programmes to capture qualification, certification, and activity history for individuals working in the Superyacht industry

Business Practices

Develop and implement a broad industry programme to define and promote good business practices specific to the yachting industry.

Recognition Through Awards

Deliver an annual peer-reviewed awards programme for the yachting industry: Leadership, Design, Business, Technology, Environment, Distinguished Crew, Artisan

Sustainability
Excellence

Team

Our Committees

Marketing

Positions ISS globally and provides insight to creatively position the superyacht industry luxury lifestyle pursuit.

Chairs: Kristen Klein, Melissa Orlick
Members: Christelle Holler, Jill Bobrow, Darryl Matfin, Kym Petrie, Stacy Payne, Joanne Drake, Courtney Chalmers, Rebecca Cahilly Taranto

Sponsorship

The Sponsorship committee is dedicated to providing the best possible ROI for every ISS partner.

Chairs: Gary Groenewold, Glen Allen
Members: Norma Trease, John Venables, Marisa Benoit, Paolo Bianchi

Education

Creates topics, invites presenters, and selects venues for the ISS's expanding global educational programmes.

Chairs: Pete Southgate, Abigail Wallace
Members: Ken Hickling, Glen Allen, Simon Harvey, Josephine Ives, Marisa Benoit, Rebecca Garcia, Kristina Agustin, Brendan O’Shannassy, Jennifer Malone, Norma Trease, Christelle Holler, Kym Petrie, Stacy Payne, Joanne Drake, Sean Noel, Sara Ballinger, Steve Mink

Gala for Design & Leadership

This Committee works throughout the year to produce the society's signature annual gala event.

Chairs: Ellen Anderson, Bob Saxon
Members: Glen Allen, Cynthia Schiffelbian, Kristen Klein, Melissa Orlick, Lee Savage, Stephanie Pittington, Rebecca Cahilly Taranto, Chris Fischer

Events

Manages a variety of sponsored international member events, networking opportunities and speaking engagements.

Chairs: Norma Trease, Silvia Nordio
Members: Costas Charalambous, Paris Baloumi, Paolo Bianchi, Melissa Orlick, Jennifer Malone, Kay Mellinger

Technical

The technical committee stays apprised of international regulation and issues affecting every aspect of superyachting.

Chairs: Pete Southgate, Jo Assael
Members: Ken Hickling, Kristina Agustin, Rick Thomas, AJ Anderson, Pippa Nicholas, Darryl Matfin, Steve Wicks, Alessandro Gallifuoco, Philip Naylor

Association Alliance

This committee meets three times a year with at least one global summit to discuss key issues and provide global solutions.

Chairs: Ken Hickling
Members: Gary Groenewold, Bob Saxon

Policies & Initiatives

Provides assessment and recommendations regarding overarching industry developments.

Chairs: AJ Anderson
Members: Ken Hickling, Michael Moore, Bob Saxon, Ed Roberts

Awards Administration

This committee will evolve into a Chairman working with the Office team; effective immediately.

Chairs: Christina Norris, Vanessa Stuart
Members: Joe Purtell, Jason Benedict

Oversight

Ensures that ISS, its Board and members adhere to Bylaws and provides guidance on legal and tax matters.

Chairs: Michael Moore
Members: Mark Masciarotte

Captains’ Committee

Captain's identifying needs and working on solutions for crew members worldwide.

Chairs: Brendan O’Shannassy, Ken Hickling
Members: Michael Schuler, Wendy Umla, Chris Lewis, Rafael Cervantes Mataix, Brendan Emmons, Marisa Benoit

Yacht Management

Yacht Management Advisory Council was created to bring operational realities and achievements together for actionable results.

Chairs: Graeme Lord, Clive Harrison
Members: AJ Anderson, Pete Southgate, Nancy Poppe, Jo Assael, Gianfranco Di Costanzo, Sean Blue

GOALS

Our Mission

STRATEGY

Our Objectives

Grow our Marketplace

Engage with Regulators

Promote New Talent Outreach

Inspire Professional Collaboration

Promote Professionalism

Business Practices

Recognition Through Awards

Grow our Marketplace

Engage with Regulators

Promote New Talent Outreach

Inspire Professional Collaboration

Promote Professionalism

Business Practices

Recognition Through Awards

Team

Our Committees

Marketing

Sponsorship

Education

Gala for Design & Leadership

Events

Technical

Association Alliance

Policies & Initiatives

Awards Administration

Oversight

Captains’ Committee

Yacht Management

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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