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Johannah Christensen is the co-founder and CEO of the Global Maritime Forum. She brings more than 20 years of experience engaging businesses in collaborative efforts to create a future that prioritises sustainability. She has worked for several high-profile international organisations, including the World Economic Forum. 

Johannah Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, Global Maritime Forum

Johannah Christensen is the co-founder and CEO of the Global Maritime Forum. She brings more than 20 years of experience engaging businesses in collaborative efforts to create a future that prioritises sustainability. She has worked for several high-profile international organisations, including the World Economic Forum. 

Jesse Fahnestock is the director of decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum. With 20 years of experience in energy and climate, he has worked with business, research, and policy to drive the energy transition. He previously held key roles at the World Economic Forum, Vattenfall, RISE, and WWF International.

Jesse Fahnestock

Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum

Jesse Fahnestock is the director of decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum. With 20 years of experience in energy and climate, he has worked with business, research, and policy to drive the energy transition. He previously held key roles at the World Economic Forum, Vattenfall, RISE, and WWF International.

Jan Dieleman is President of Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business with over 20 years at Cargill, managing U.S. and European operations. A strong advocate for sustainable shipping, he actively supports reduced emissions, improved vessel performance, safer conditions, and a diverse workforce. He is the Global Maritime Forum Chairman, serves on the RightShip board, is an advisory board member for Lloyd’s Register, and is on the London International Shipping Week 2025 advisory board.

Jan Dieleman

Chairman, Global Maritime Forum; President, Cargill Ocean Transportation

Jan Dieleman is President of Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business with over 20 years at Cargill, managing U.S. and European operations. A strong advocate for sustainable shipping, he actively supports reduced emissions, improved vessel performance, safer conditions, and a diverse workforce. He is the Global Maritime Forum Chairman, serves on the RightShip board, is an advisory board member for Lloyd’s Register, and is on the London International Shipping Week 2025 advisory board.

Michael Parker serves as the Chairman and architect of the Poseidon Principles, a global framework designed to evaluate and disclose the climate alignment of financial institutions’ shipping portfolios. As a key architect of this initiative, Parker is a prominent figure in shipping finance. With more than 30 years of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping industry standards and providing strategic guidance on global maritime matters.

Michael Parker

Chairman, Poseidon Principles, Chairman, Global Shipping, Logistics and offshore, Citi

Michael Parker serves as the Chairman and architect of the Poseidon Principles, a global framework designed to evaluate and disclose the climate alignment of financial institutions’ shipping portfolios. As a key architect of this initiative, Parker is a prominent figure in shipping finance. With more than 30 years of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping industry standards and providing strategic guidance on global maritime matters.