The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is happy to announce the appointment of its 2012 Officers and Executive Committee. The Officers include the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary who are important superyacht industry leaders elected by the organization’s Board of Directors and who will serve a one-year term at which time they may be re-elected to the same post for not more than three consecutive years.
The ISS Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, a Board Representative, who is appointed by the incoming President—and the Past President.
The Board of Directors election is held annually in January. The new Board is seated on 1 February with eight directors elected to serve three-year terms. Nominations to the ISS Board of Directors are currently open to ISS members.
ISS President—Ken Hickling; Akzo Nobel—Global Business Development Manager
ISS President—Ken Hickling; Akzo Nobel—Global Business Development Manager
After serving as Vice President and subsequently Treasurer of the ISS following several years as an active board member, Ken will now serve as ISS President.
In 2012 the ISS will continue under Ken’s leadership to pursue the mandates set by the membership: recognising excellence, providing networking opportunities, promoting education and representing the membership on industry issues.
Ken comments, “This last element will continue to be developed in many ways including working in collaboration with specialist and regional industry associations. A strategic review of industry issues is shortly due and we will continue to draw from the wide experience of our membership to keep this work focused and relevant. Our ongoing work with the MCA on LY3 is just one example of this.” Ken will also continue to work with ISO and ICOMIA on technical matters as part of the ISS Technical Committee.
ISS Vice President—Dieter Jaenicke; Viking Recruitment—Chairman
ISS Vice President—Dieter Jaenicke; Viking Recruitment—Chairman
Dieter Jaenicke, Chairman and Founder of Viking Recruitment, since its humble beginnings in 1988, has steered the company from strength to strength, year-on-year. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, he provides a valuable contribution to the maritime industry with his involvement in many initiatives to improve maritime awareness in careers and training.
Dieter’s maritime career, spanning 40 years, started when he joined Bank Line as a deck apprentice in 1968. He sits on various committees and steering groups such as the Chamber of Shipping, Merchant Navy Training Board, International Superyacht Society, Superyacht UK, Sea Vision (South East) Careers Group and the Passenger Shipping Association.
Dieter received The Merchant Navy Medal in 2010 for services to Merchant Shipping, especially in the expansion of British officer cadet opportunities.
ISS Treasurer—Bransom Bean; Fine Focus—Founder
ISS Treasurer—Bransom Bean; Fine Focus—Founder
Elected to the ISS Board in 2011, Bransom Bean was the founding Executive Director of the United States Superyacht Association, Vice Chair of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum and helped establish the India Marine trade association, the FICCI Boating Forum.
He is a freelance writer writing about technical and business topics in the marine industry, both commercial vessels and superyachts.
As a Business Coach specialising in Marine Business, he helps organisations and individuals define and achieve their goals. He is also Director of Moore Stephens Crew Benefits.
Bransom qualified in Submarines as a Regular Officer in the US Navy.
In 1996/97 he raced 33,000 miles around the world, west-about, south of Cape Horn and Cape Agulhas in the BT Global Challenge aboard the 67 foot COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE.
He is a member of the US Navy League, Royal Ocean Racing Club, the International Association of Cape Horners, Professional Yachtsmen’s Association, International Sailing Federation, the Submarine League and the British Chamber of Shipping.
Now 59 and a dual US/UK citizen from Laconia, New Hampshire, USA, he has lived beside the Irish Sea in the Isle of Man for the past 24 years with his Argentine wife, Myriam.
ISS Secretary—Rob Carron; Marsh Luxury Yacht Practice—Vice President
ISS Secretary—Rob Carron; Marsh Luxury Yacht Practice—Vice President
Currently ISS Secretary, Executive Committee Member Rob Carron is a Vice President, Marsh Luxury Yacht Practice, managing insurance services and complex programs for luxury yachts, both under construction and in commission, acting as liaison between his clients and insurance carriers.
In addition, Rob is currently overseeing business development for his team of yacht insurance brokers and plans on putting on educational seminars for brokers and yacht managers in 2011. Prior to joining Marsh in 2005, Rob spent two years as a claims representative with St. Paul Travelers.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Texas A&M University. Rob is an ISS Executive Committee member and a member of the United States Superyacht Association and Florida Yacht Brokers Association. He completed the 2008 Chicago Marathon as a Charity Runner for the American Cancer Society.
He is also a member of the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students. He enjoys all outdoor activities, including mountain biking, rock climbing, and golfing.
ISS Board Representative—Norma Trease; Salamanca Marine—Director of Sales and Marketing
ISS Board Representative—Norma Trease; Salamanca Marine—Director of Sales and Marketing
Norma Trease, currently a member of the ISS Executive Board of Directors, has been a central leader in organizing ISS activities for many years, helping launch our crew education programs, as administrator of the ISS Awards of Distinction, and also helping organize our international Members Mixers held at boats shows worldwide.
Beginning her long yachting career as a crewmember, Norma was a pioneer in the crew placement business; is well-known as an editor and contributor to leading yachting and financial publications; she now works as Director of Sales and Marketing for Salamanca Marine.
ISS Past President—Bob Saxon; International Yacht Collection—President
ISS Past President—Bob Saxon; International Yacht Collection—President
Bob Saxon served his second term as ISS President from 2010 to the present. He is also ISS’s Founding President (1990-1993) and he is Co-Chair of the Gala Committee. Bob Saxon has been an avid supporter, member and officer of ISS from the start. He is a well known steward of industry ethics and is considered by most as the “father” of effective yacht management.
Bob now holds the position of CEO at International Yacht Collection and formally held such positions at FYBA , Camper and Nicholsons and Bob Saxon and Associates.
