Interferry has appointed six new directors to its Board, reflecting the association’s growing global reach. The appointments were approved at the AGM in Sorrento on 6 October.
Götz Becker (FRS) has been appointed Chairman of the Board, while Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram (Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd.) becomes President for the coming year, succeeding Guido Grimaldi.
New directors (four-year terms):
Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Lagos State Waterways Authority – Interferry’s first African Director
Guido Grimaldi, Grimaldi Group / ALIS
Morgan Mooney, San Juan Clipper & Fire Island Marine Services
Mary Ann Pastrana, Archipelago Philippine Ferries
Katy Taylor, Wightlink (UK)
Mark Wilson, Bay Ferries / Northumberland Ferries
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan praised the expanded diversity and expertise on the Board, noting it strengthens the organisation ahead of its 50th Anniversary Conference in Bangkok in 2026.
Outgoing directors Chet Pastrana, Emanuele Grimaldi, and Tim Mooney were thanked for their dedicated service.