The priority of the manager, an expert in transport, commerce and non-profit, will be to develop biofuels
Clia, the international association of cruise companies announces that it has appointed Samuel Maubanc as its new general director in Europe.
Maubanc begins his mandate
Starting today, Clia explains in a note, Maubanc begins his mandate in Brussels with the task of leading the association representing cruise companies in Europe, supporting policies that aim to achieve the result of zero net emissions by 2050, promote the sector’s commitment to ports and destinations for responsible tourism and sustainable growth.
His career
In his career, Maubanc was general manager of Neste, a leader in the production of renewable fuels, and general manager of Liquid Gas Europe, a non-profit association representing the liquid gas industry, and over time he focused on the issues of decarbonisation, the development of renewables and green fuels, as well as the security of supply channels in the transport sector
Accelerate ambitious agenda
We welcome Sam and are confident that his leadership and experience will help accelerate the cruise industry’s ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of CLIA , Sam will help us strengthen our strategies to support companies.”
CLIA : leading authority of the cruise industry,
As the leading authority of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) provides a unified voice for the global cruise community, which includes the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; an expansive group of maritime leaders who provide technical expertise, products and services to the cruise sector; leading ports, destinations, shipyards; and the largest network of travel professionals who specialize in cruise travel.
CLIA’s global headquarters are in Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, the UK and Ireland, and Australasia.
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