Team
Meet the decarbonisation team
Jesse leads the decarbonisation work at the Global Maritime Forum.Jesse Fahnestock
Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Marieke helps lead the decarbonisation portfolio and oversees the industry action team.Marieke Beckmann
Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Bobby oversees the industry action team’s engagement with stakeholder-led initiatives like green corridors to implement concrete early-mover steps towards decarbonisation. Bobby Hao Chen
Team Lead, Industry Action, Global Maritime Forum
Sophie leads our decarbonisation team's efforts within policy and government engagement. She also advises on our three transparency initiatives.Sophie Deyon
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime Forum
Morgane leads the secretariats for our three transparency initiatives, along with her team. She focuses on strategic development, relationships with signatories/prospects, operations, representation, and ESG support.Morgane Graffion
ESG Lead, Transparency Secretariats, Global Maritime Forum
Elena oversees our portfolio of analytical work for decarbonising shipping. Together with her team, she provides insights for the sector’s energy transition, from progress on green corridors to the role of governments.Elena Talalasova
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Global Maritime Forum
Lara spearheads the advancement of key aspects of the Singapore-Rotterdam Green and Digital Corridor, leading industry engagement to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative commercial structures.Lara Kamal
Senior Advisor, Global Maritime Forum
Randall supports the operational efficiency work and advises on broader decarbonisation strategy. He has also served as the facilitator for several Annual Summits.Randall Krantz
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Ludovic provides expert advice and guidance to the organisation’s leadership on policy, strategy, technical matters, and other areas of expertise. Ludovic Laffineur
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Jenny works on decarbonisation projects in our industry action team, strengthening engagement with governments, industry, and civil society across the Asia‑Pacific region.Jenny Ruffell Smith
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Els leads our Global Opportunities workstream, which focuses on identifying, supporting, and collaborating on green shipping projects in the Global South.Eleanor Wells
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Jasmine is responsible for the Global Maritime Forum’s approach to government engagement at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels, supporting various decarbonisation projects and programmes.Jasmine Bascombe
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Ross coordinates meetings, workshops, and reports for the Sea Cargo Charter and operational efficiency initiative. He works closely with stakeholders to improve reporting and drive emissions reduction in global shipping.Ross Berridge
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Joe leads the Getting to Zero Coalition's fuels and technologies workstream and produces research on decarbonisation topics, including green corridors and the development of methanol and ammonia as shipping fuels. Joe Boyland
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Layla coordinates Getting to Zero Coalition activities, supports work pertaining to the Zero Emission Shipping Mission, and assists with global opportunity initiatives.Layla Chamilothoris
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Isabelle supports the decarbonisation team through research and analysis on a range of topics, such as zero-emission fuels and green corridors.Isabelle Chan
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Alice works on decarbonisation projects in our industry action team, focusing on operational efficiency and green corridors.Alice Cheetham
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Lena facilitates engagements on maritime decarbonisation with and between national government actors. She also works on exploring opportunities and strengthening the collaboration with countries in the Global SouthLena Depner
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Rita is responsible for managing the Secretariat of the Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. She is the main point of contact for current and prospective members and facilitates the daily operation of both Associations. Rita Hjelm
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Emilie manages the Secretariat of the Sea Cargo Charter. She is the main point of contact for current and prospective members and facilitates the Association's daily operations, annual meeting, and disclosure report.
Emilie Ji
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Judith leads initiatives on the exploration of maritime book-and-claim systems for shipping decarbonisation. She also works on other industry action projects, such as green corridors.Judith Musau
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Amalie coordinates the Secretariat of the Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. She is a point of contact for current and prospective members and supports daily operations.Amalie Owie
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Anna works on decarbonisation projects in our industry action team, where she currently leads our work on the Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor.Anna Rosenberg
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Femke is responsible for the Getting to Zero Coalition as well as the Coalition’s IMO Policy Action Group, an industry group that closely follows and supports IMO policy developments.Femke Spiegelenberg
Project Manager, Getting to Zero Coalition, Global Maritime Forum
Arron works on industry action projects, such as green corridors, focusing on their commercialisation. He also leads the operational efficiency initiative and serves as the organisation's trusted shipping guru.Arron Welling
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Sebastiano is a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen, researching topics related to shipping decarbonisation and international trade from a legal perspective.Sebastiano Gianino
PhD Fellow/Student, Global Maritime Forum
Emma assists the Research and Analysis team, supporting our work on shipping decarbonisation. This includes the current work on fuel and technologies, as well as green shipping corridors.
Emma Grace Jinschek
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Parnica assists in administering the Sea Cargo Charter, the Poseidon Principles, and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. Her focus is on governance, operations, and communications.