Financial Mirror (Cyprus)

WISTA Cyprus welcomes ‘young affiliates’ to its ranks

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WISTA Cyprus, the networking organisati­on for women at management level in the maritime industry, expanded its membership to encourage and motivate young executives from the shipping industry to join.

During the associatio­n’s fourth AGM held at the Columbia Plaza Venue Centre in Limassol, the members approved an amendment to the Articles of Associatio­n to including the position of Young Board Affiliate. Subsequent­ly, Gina Panayiotou was the first to be elected to the post.

WISTA Cyprus President Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou briefed members with her annual address and report of activities, as well as other membership matters.

The meeting also included election of new board members, while outgoing officers were honoured during the dinner that followed, attended by associatio­n members and friends. The new board for 2017 is as follows: President - Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou - Managing Director, Tototheo Group;

Vice President - Anna Vourgos Marine Insurance Brokers Ltd.;

Secretary General - Yvonne Tsanos - General Manager and Projects Manager, ÖL Shipping Group;

Treasurer – Tasoula Tsakanias – Financial Controller – Maestro Shipmanage­ment Ltd.;

Board members: Helen Joannou Chrysostom­ou - Managing Partner, Maritime Executive Recruiters Consultanc­y; Koula Louca - Divisional Manager, EMCO; and, Anna Pittalis - Commercial Manager, Intergaz Chartering Ltd.

Young Board Affiliate - Gina Panayiotou - Legal Manager, Intership Navigation Co. Ltd.,

Outgoing members Victoria Kostic-Nola, Luidmila Bozhedomov­a, Christina Tsanos-Panayides and Stella Kazamias were presented with honorary awards for their contributi­on to the organisati­on.

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