The METSTRADE Exhibition Committee is an advisory board that consists of executives of exhibiting and visiting companies who act as the voice and trend watchers of the global leisure marine industry. Established in METSTRADE's inaugural year 1988, many respected industry leaders have been part of the committee and have been major contributors to the successes of the METSTRADE Show throughout the years.
Exhibition committee
Responsibilities of the METSTRADE Exhibition Committee
Every committee member primarily has an advisory and informative role and will be consulted for a variety of (strategic) issues which are expected to have impact on METSTRADE Show and its concept. Topics that are typically addressed:
- Concept / strategy / show development
- Reports / updates on the industry developments
- Exhibition programme and (new) events
- Marketing – (new) target groups, media choices etc.
- Appointment of new Exhibition Committee members
Three times per year the committee convenes to brainstorm, review and discuss these current and future matters.
Membership Policy of the Exhibition Committee
Members of the METSTRADE Exhibition Committee

Niels Klarenbeek

Andrea Razeto
Managing director of F.lli Razeto e Casareto – a historic Italian manufacturer of locks, handles and other boat accessories -, Andrea Razeto is one of those personalities who represent the boating industry to the full, who know the sector in all its facets and with whom you would talk for hours. Born in Recco in 1967, Andrea Razeto is dedicated to administering Razeto e Casareto, an Italian excellence founded in 1920 and today appreciated by boatyards all over the world.

Antoine Thomas

Bob Rudolph

Christoph Ballin

Geir H. Soraker

Leo Stam

Tom Reed
