CLIA Announces New Vice President For Public and Government Affairs for Europe

Washington DC, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announces that Andreas Chrysostomou has joined the organization as Vice President, Public and Government Affairs for Europe. Chrysostomou will be responsible for managing the department of European Affairs covering these areas, including liaising with European institutions and other bodies or agencies.  He will play a key part in leading CLIA Europe’s strategic advocacy vision and managing regulatory matters, legislative affairs, lobbying and public affairs. His work coordinated with a team of four experts will be shared with the global management.

Chrysostomou is a seasoned professional in the shipping industry. He holds an MBA (Masters in business administration) and he graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, with a Bachelor of Engineering in naval architecture and shipbuilding. Before joining CLIA, Chrysostomou was Director of the Department of Merchant Shipping, the competent Authority for Maritime Affairs of the Government of the Republic Cyprus, and General Manager of Transmed Shipping Co., Ltd.

He held senior management roles in fields such as safety and security, protection of the marine environment and administration.  He also served as the elected Chairman of the Design and Equipment Subcommittee of the IMO and of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), one of the main Committees at IMO.  He was twice elected and re-elected Chairman of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (a UN agency) and served as member of the Board of Governors of the World Maritime University (WMU).  He also served as President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMAREST).

Andreas received the 2011 Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Shipping’ and the ‘Distinguished Public Service Award’ by the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard. He received the ‘Green Shipping Technology Award – Leading Shipping Personality of the Decade 2003 – 2013’ and in 2015, he was honored with the ‘Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Award – International Personality of the Year’.

“Andreas’ extensive experience in shipping will be valuable to our European industry, said Tom Fecke, Secretary General, CLIA Europe. “The European cruise market has seen impressive growth over the past few years and I look forward to working with Andreas to ensure the sustainability of the cruise market throughout Europe.”

About Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – One Industry, One Voice – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. The association has 15 offices globally with representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment for the more than 24 million passengers who cruise annually and is dedicated to promote the cruise travel experience. Members are comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers and business services. The organization’s mission is to be the unified global organization that helps its members succeed by advocating, educating and promoting for the common interests of the cruise community. For more information, visit www.cruising.org or follow Cruise Lines International Association on CLIA Facebook and Twitter pages.

SOURCE: CLIA

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