October 31, 2025
- 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.