Amsterdam | 16 - 18 November 2021

Exhibition Committee

Constitution of the METSTRADE Exhibition Committee

The METSTRADE Exhibition Committee is an advisory board - established in METSTRADE’s inaugural year 1988 - that consists of executives of exhibiting and visiting companies who act as the voice and trend watchers of the global leisure marine industry.

View all members of the METSTRADE 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 the METSTRADE Show and its concept. Topics that are typically addressed:

  • Concept/strategy/show development
  • (New) events / special items
  • Marketing – materials such as brochures
  • Marketing – (new) target groups
  • Marketing – (new) media choices
  • Exhibition programme
  • Appointment of new Exhibition Committee members
  • Reports/updates on the industry developments

Three times per year the committee convenes to brainstorm, review and discuss these current and future matters.

Membership Policy of the Exhibition Committee

The committee's members are invited by Amsterdam RAI, and appointed by the METSTRADE Exhibition Committee, each January a current member steps down after serving the committee for 6-8 years, and a new member is welcomed every year. The committee is chaired by the Group director Maritime RAI Amsterdam, and is accompanied by the METSTRADE product managers. ICOMIA and its members are represented via their Secretary General, who has a permanent seat in the committee and in addition, 5 to 6 exhibitors represent a variety of segments within the equipment manufacturer market. New members are appointed by RAI Amsterdam, with the approval of the remaining committee members. The term of membership is 5 to 6 years and subsequently every year part of the committee changes.

Members Exhibition Committee

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 METSTRAD'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.

  • Alessandro Gianneschi

    Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers is a family owned business and, together with his brother Cristiano, Alessandro represents the second generation of the company management. The company was founded by his father Luigi Gianneschi. Alessandro joined the company in 1997 and has been present at METSTRADE for the past 20 years. Since he joined the company he has spent lots of time in sales and marketing activities and developing the export network.


    Since 1969, Gianneschi Pumps & Blowers is an important market leader in the international marine business supplying pumps, water pressure systems, blowers, water heaters, engine pumps, air compressors, and dampers for Yachts and Megayachts from 20 to 120 mt. Gianneschi can cover all ranges of pumps and ventilation systems for all types of vessels, is fully a Megayachts supplier with his range of products.

  • Andreas Tegeler

    Andreas Tegeler became the General Manager of Yachticon in 2011. He is responsible for all sales within Germany as well as exporting, strategic planning, product development, quality management, and controlling of legal requirements for chemical products. Before working for Yachticon, Andreas worked as consultant for the US Government. Therefore, he is confident with organizational skill to manage variety of products and markets that Yachticon offers.


    Yachticon is an international leading company based in Germany which offers innovative products for the care of yachts, Super yachts and caravans. Founded in 1982, Yachticon initially focused on a solution for disinfecting water, Aqua Clean. This innovative product marked the beginning of our success in the market. After 30 years of development, with more than 1000 products in our current catalogue, we have an answer to (almost) any challenge when it comes to care. Yachticon is represented in more than 35 countries worldwide. All chemical products are produced at 3 different production sites in Germany under highest quality and environmental standards. Nowadays Yachticon is also one of the biggest private label producers in the market.

  • Antoine Thomas

    Antoine Thomas took over ENO, a centenary company leader in galley equipments for boats, in 2003 with a partner and together they hold 67% of the capital. He is in charge of the business development and as well sales & marketing for the group (ENO and F0RCE10). He has been working a lot to increase the international availability of the brands for both OEM and aftermarket. Before he worked at Coca Cola Enterprise for 10 years in France and Europe in both operations and sales in senior management positions. Antoine lives in La Rochelle (France), with his family, not far from the factory. Antoine and his family are great fans of sailing.


    ENO: a company of Group ENO, that owns FORCE 10 also. Group ENO is the world leader in gallez equipment for leisure boats. ENO and FORCE 10 provide a large range of equipments for both sailing and motor boats all in stainless steel: stoves with gimbles, build-in ovens and hobs. Barbecues, accessories: sinks, drainers, glass lids, pan holders. ENO and FORCE 10 also provide an excellent after sales service around the world.

  • Bob Rudolph

    Bob Rudolph is the Vice President of International Sales for MTI Industries (USA). He grew up working in boat yards and worked as a mechanic, travel lift operator, service writer and captain. Previous to starting his work at MTI Industries, he worked as a manufacturer’s representative for companies such as Icom, Xantrex, Vetus, Edson, Poly-Planar and many more. Currently, his work includes working with many American Boat manufacturers to incorporate certain products into their builds. With his experience in many different jobs, Rudolph believes he can lend a perspective of many facets of the marine segment.

  • Geir H. Soraker

    Geir H Soraker has been the CEO of Ertec AS since 1991 and shareholder in the mother company. He grew up in Tvedestrand, a small town on the south coast of Norway and has always had great interest in boats. Previous to starting his work at Ertec, he worked at Windy Boats and from start at Golar Metal, supplier of boat windows since 1963. In Ertec he is directly involved with many of Ertec`s customers and the development of new products and processes. He was for many years members of the board of directors of NORBOAT.

  • Leo Stam

    Leo Stam has been director and owner of Hydrosta bv for over 20 years and he started his career in this family company. Due to his engineering skills he has been able to expand the product range of Hydrosta. In addition, he is an excellent sparring partner as he knows the ins and outs of marine drive and control systems.


    Hydrosta is basically a hydraulic company and beside service other markets the company specialized itself mainly in marine equipment for more than 40 years. In the last decade it developed also a new range of Electric and Hybrid systems special in the mid-range power propulsion solutions.

  • Niels Klarenbeek

    As the director of the METSTRADE Show, Niels Klarenbeek is also the chair of the Exhibition Committee.

     

    METSTRADE Show the world’s biggest and most visited B2B leisure marine equipment show, which has been bringing the marine industry together for decades. This global business platform and community focuses on innovation, market developments, and on-site networking.

  • Tom Reed

    Tom Reed is the owner and CEO of award-winning outdoor technologies company Scanstrut Ltd and its USA subsidiary Scanstrut Inc. Designing and manufacturing highly innovative products that enable the use of technologies in the Marine, RV, Agriculture and Outdoor Spaces sectors, Scanstrut exports to over 40 countries and was the overall winner of DAME in 2017. Tom is an experienced inshore and offshore sailor and has competed at European and World Championship level. “Our company has exhibited at METS since its very earliest days and I’m delighted to be involved and hope I can bring some new ideas and experience to an already highly successful event."

  • Udo Kleinitz

    The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Secretary General, Udo Kleinitz, holds the German master craftsman qualification in boatbuilding, which he obtained during the 15 years working in yards at the lakes in the Munich area. In 2008 Udo relocated to UK after being appointed as Technical Manager at ICOMIA - a post he held for five years, before leaving to join British Marine as Head of Technical Services.


    The International Council of Marine Industry Associations - ICOMIA - is the international trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966. ICOMIA brings together national marine industry associations in one global organisation and represents them at an international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry.