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30 under 30: Ones to Watch – Showcasing the next generation of maritime talent (1)
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the next generation of rising talent in the maritime industry. From mentees turned trailblazers, to client-recommended innovators, and fresh voices from across our network — these are the ones to watch.
Tom Stephenson
Assistant Vice Price (Marine Construction, Hull & War), Marsh
What attracted you to the maritime industry?
As cliche as it sounds, it started when I learnt how to sail as a child!
This, combined with always wanting to explore and travel followed by some real world exposure at a University Royal Naval Unit, managed to land me (purely by accident) as a Marine Insurance Broker at Lloyds of London.
It was only really then that I finally understood the scope of the business and where it could take me in the future – and that had me hooked.
I’ve got a few:
- When I lived in Devon, I met a former Royal Marine in a pub who spent 10 years in Maritime Security in the Suez Canal / off the coast of West Africa. He had some stories of life at sea!
- My first manager when I interned at Marsh in London, who really opened my eyes to the Maritime business and the truly global opportunities for young people to work with interesting people and in interesting place.
- A Greek shipyard owner who I met only just this year. His father had started the family business from scratch with one vessel and a determined mindset. They now run four shipyards – with more than come.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
You’ll find me working with Ship Owners and Ship Builders, helping them scale their operations and go further.
Somewhere tropical like Singapore might be nice.
Aurelia Pyneeandee
Paralegal, previously at Preston Turnbull LLP, IMO, Microsoft and currently at Curve Ltd
What attracted you to the maritime industry?
The variety of legal matters, the community and the challenges
Tabetha Kutz Shefford and Georges Leloudas, both lecturers at Swansea University.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Coming back to the maritime industry, with more experience in AI and Tech to help my clients tackle new challenges. Potentially be a lecturer in maritime law.
James Stares
Senior Recruitment Consultant, Spinnaker
What attracted you to the maritime industry?
I was drawn to the maritime industry because of its international nature. The opportunity to connect and communicate with people from all over the world and from different cultures has always appealed to me. I’ve also had a long-standing affinity for the sea, so it felt natural to pursue a career in a field so closely tied to it.
Phil Parry – after even a short amount of time working closely with Phil on the marine insurance side of things, and he has been an amazing mentor, sharing his wealth of knowledge with me, as well as connecting me with key and big players in the market. This has been instrumental in me getting ‘off the ground’. Whenever we head up to the city together, he seems to always have someone waving and shouting ‘hello Phil’ at him! It never ceases to amaze me how well he, and by extensive Spinnaker, is thought of in the market, and that I think is down to his work ethic, professionalism, and standards he hold himself to.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Working in the maritime industry with established connections and a good reputation in the market – and a boat would be nice!