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The Board of Directors of MedCruise take up their new tasks

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.”