London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) will draw on the insight and expertise of some of the most respected figures in global shipping, maritime and financial services, following confirmation of its Board of Advisors.

Chair Nick Shaw, CEO of the International Group of P&I Clubs, is delighted to welcome to the Board leaders from the shipowning and chartering sectors; the Government and the Royal Navy; the legal, finance, shipbroking and insurance sectors as well as ports, classification, communications, education and innovation.

They include:

Andreas Bisbas, Head of War and Chairman of Mutual Marine Reinsurance, Miller

Nick Brown, Chief Executive, Lloyd's Register

Andrian Dacy, Managing Director - Global Transportation Group, J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Alternatives

Paul Dean, Global Head of Shipping, HFW

John Denholm CBE, Chairman Designate of the International Chamber of Shipping and Chairman, J. & J. Denholm,

Lola Fadina, Director for Maritime, Department for Transport

Nick Fell, EVP Corporate Services & General Counsel, BW Group

Stephen Gordon, Managing Director, Clarksons Research

Cdre Tim Green, Naval Regional Commander for London and Eastern England, Royal Navy

Guy Hindley, Chair, The Baltic Exchange and Managing Partner - Dry Cargo, Howe Robinson

Paul Jennings, Managing Director, NorthStandard

Markos Lyras, Chief Executive Officer, Lyras Group and Lyras Maritime

Bronek Masojada FRSA, Alderman for Billingsgate West and Sheriff of London 2023/4, City of London Corporation

Poonam Melwani KC, Head of Quadrant Chambers

Robin Mortimer, Chief Executive, Port of London Authority

Louise Nevill, Chief Underwriting Officer Specialty, UK & Lloyd's, AXA XL

Michael Parker, Chairman, Global Shipping, Logistics & Offshore and Vice Chairman Global Corporate Banking, Citi

Lidia Selivanova, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Inmarsat Maritime

Karrie Trauth, President, UK Chamber of Shipping and Executive Vice President, Shipping and Maritime, Shell plc

Welcoming the board, Nick Shaw said: "London has a unique position within the global maritime industry. It is a place where many of the industry's international bodies are located, where shipping contracts are often financed and concluded, where there is a leading marine insurance market underpinned by an internationally renowned just and fair legal system. It is also a leader in maritime education and technical innovation.

"I am lucky enough to have been able to draw from important players from all of these areas as well as a supportive government, City of London Corporation and Navy to help build a Board of Advisors that reflects the dynamic, innovative and international spirit of our industry. I am sure they will all help to deliver another exceptional LISW in 2027."

London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) will run from 13-17 September 2027 across the UK capital, uniting global leaders from shipping, finance, regulation, insurance, ports and technology for a week of high-level dialogue and deal-making.

For further information about LISW27, please visit https://lisw.com/

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Notes to Editors

About LISW27:

London International Shipping Week (LISW27) will take place from September 13-17, 2027. London will once again host the global maritime community, with hundreds of events expected to attract thousands of international shipping industry leaders and overseas trade delegations.

London International Shipping Week is owned and organised by Shipping Innovation Limited, (an independent joint venture company that brings together two of the most creative, energetic and well-connected media companies in the maritime, transport and energy industries: Elaborate Communications Ltd and ship.energy), working alongside the British Government.

For more information please contact:

LISW27 Press Team:

Lisa Jacobs Email: ljacobs@elaboratecomms.com

Sean Harris Email: sharris@elaboratecomms.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1296 682051

Further information about LISW27 can be found on the dedicated event website: www.LISW.com

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