My focus as President

Welcome to the latest issue of The Naval Architect. I am honoured to have been elected President of RINA, and I would like to thank members for the confidence and trust you have placed in me. I also want to acknowledge my predecessor, Cat Savage, our first female president, whose leadership and professionalism have helped strengthen RINA and position it strongly for the future.

My maritime story began in Durban Harbour in South Africa. As a child, I spent time on the water surrounded by commercial shipping and naval vessels. I still remember the scale of those ships and the fascination I felt watching them move through the harbour. That experience left a lasting impression and shaped the direction of my career.