The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has announced the appointment of Ian Petty as its first ever General Manager.
Prior to joining the SSI, Ian Petty was Director Group Operations and member of the executive management team at P&O Maritime in Australia and Dubai. He is a Class 1 Master Mariner with seagoing experience in a range of vessels and trades.
Ian Petty will now take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the SSI and will continue the SSI’s efforts in delivering their 2040 Vision for sustainable shipping.
Following a period of transition, Alastair Fischbacher, the SSI’s current CEO, will be appointed Co-Chair of the organisation, and will continue to have an oversight responsibility for the SSI. Fischbacher will work with the General Manager and the SSI Chair Stephanie Draper to ensure that the SSI maintains and accelerates its leadership of the industry to a sustainable future.
In the last few years the SSI has developed a landmark Roadmap that plots the key milestones for success in delivery of the 2040 Vision for sustainable shipping. The SSI has also implemented a structure allowing tangible developments in key SSI workstreams on technology and finance; delivered on shared commitments and showcased leadership; driven progress towards cost effective responsible ship recycling. They are a strong, authoritative voice for sustainable shipping in the industry.
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