As a new mandate begins at MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports and its adjoining seas, following elections held during the 65th General Assembly held in Malaga Spain on 13th September 2024, new tasks and responsibilities were assumed by the representatives of ports elected as the new Members of the Board of Directors, as follows:
Anne Marie Spinosi, Corsica Ports, SVP PR, Events & MedCruise Partnership Programme
Laura Cimaglia, Port of Taranto, VP Cruise Community Engagement
Angelos Vlachos, Port of Kavala Associate Membership
Cristina De Gregori, Port of Genoa / Savona Brand, Strategic Communications & Marketing
Dario Barbaric, Port of Dubrovnik / Korcula Health, Safety & Security
Genoveva Climent, Port of Tarragona Destinations Development
Gilson Cruz, Ports of Cabo Verde Regional Development in the Atlantic Region
Josko Supe, Port of Sibenik Finance & Funding Programmes
Kyriaki Kampana, Port of Heraklion Professional Development Courses
Lorenzo Vera, Port of Motril-Granada Economic Impact Assessments
Luz Marina Espiau, Port of Tenerife Ports Digitalisation and Innovation
Maria Belkoleva, Port of Burgas Regional Development in the Black Sea
Tolga Tuncay, Port of Galataport, Istanbul Regional Development in the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea
Valeria Mangiarotti, Sardinian Ports Sustainability & Environmental Energy Policies
The Board has grown by two members, welcoming representatives from the Atlantic Region. The Board’s tasks have evolved to achieve the strategic targets of the Association.
In addition, some of the members of the Board will benefit from the experience and skills of some long-time valued members.
Valeria Mangiarotti will continue her fruitful collaboration with Jamil Ouazzani from Tangier Port, initiated during the last mandate.
The President herself will add Strategic Alliances, including Collaboration with other Associations, to her tasks and will work in close cooperation with Serafin Blazquez of Cruise Saudi.
Theodora Riga said, “I am delighted and honoured to be working alongside such a great team of people, for the benefit of the Association and the cruise industry as a whole. There is a wealth of experience in this team with a great set of skills. Together we look forward to building up on the great work of the past mandates of the Association and continuing to grow and serve our members.”