Marine insurers hoping to inspire next generation of maritime leaders

One of the world's leading marine insurers reaffirmed its commitment to the North East's proud maritime heritage by hosting its international board meeting at its Newcastle headquarters, where it welcomed cadets from South Shields Marine School.

- by Gazette Reporter

Headquartered on Newcastle's Quayside and with heritage spanning over 160 years, NorthStandard employs more than 300 people locally and over 700 globally across 13 countries, making it one of the region's largest and most internationally connected employers.

The gesture of inviting the marine school was aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of maritime leaders.

Chaired by Cesare d'Amico, CEO of d'Amico Societa di Navigazione SpA, with Nicolas Hadjioannou, CEO of Cymona Shipping Management SAM and Executive Chairman of Alassia Newships Management serving as a Vice-Chair,

NorthStandard Vice-Chair Nicolas Hadjioannou, Chair Cesare d'Amico, Managing Directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings, and Kate Gillespie, Head of NorthStandard Academy, with cadets and staff.