New president announced for WISTA
Elpi Petraki has been appointed president of WISTA International, and pledges to continue raising awareness of women in marine.
She has been with shipowner ENEA Management in Greece for nearly 25 years, as well as being 2nd Vice President at the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association for almost five years.
“I am truly honoured to have been elected as President of WISTA International. Diversity and inclusion in maritime have never been in the spotlight like today and whilst much has been achieved in recent times, there is still a great deal to be done,” Petraki told the WISTA AGM. ”WISTA International has a powerful voice that must be heard, continuing to raise awareness for the incredible contribution women make to the industry.”
Outgoing president Despina Theodosiou, who had been at the helm for five years, received a standing ovation for her tenure.
There are now 56 national WISTA assocations around the world.
