Women in the Marine Industry International
Includes complimentary breakfast, panel discussion and networking
The Women in the Marine Industry International panel & networking breakfast is back at Metstrade 2025, following last year’s sell-out success.
This must-attend event promises a vibrant mix of professional insights, lived experiences and fresh perspectives, brought to life by a stellar panel of female leaders and changemakers from across the global marine industry.
Women in the Marine Industry International is hosted by British Marine, Marine Industry News, and Soundings Trade Only and Metstrade.
In partnership with British Marine, Soundings Trade Only, Marine Industry News and Metstrade, The Women in the Marine Industry International Breakfast offers a vibrant mix of industry insight, lived experiences and fresh perspectives, brought to life by a stellar panel of female leaders and changemakers from across the global marine industry. It offers an informal and welcoming atmosphere where marine professionals can connect, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.
With breakfast and refreshments provided, guests are encouraged to arrive early and make the most of this unique opportunity to start their show day.
Registration is now open
Free for all Metstrade attendees and exhibitors. Please note: this link registers you for both Metstrade 2025 and the Women in the Marine Industry Panel & Networking Breakfast event, with early access to Metstrade.
Theme 2025: navigating today’s global market
This year’s theme reflects the rapidly changing commercial, environmental, and geopolitical landscape facing the marine sector. The panel will explore how companies are adapting to:
- Changing consumer demands
- Technological innovation
- Supply chain disruption
- Emerging global opportunities
All through the lens of leadership, resilience, and collaboration.
Making a difference
This event proudly supports Room to Read, a global charity advancing children’s literacy and girls’ education. Join us in creating change—one step, one voice, one girl at a time.
Meet the 2025 Panel
This year’s speakers bring global experience spanning technology, manufacturing, distribution, and international events.
Unfortunately, Tanja Lutz is unable to join the panel as planned due to unforeseen circumstances, but we thank her for her support and hope to welcome her at a future event.
Aine Denari
Executive Vice President & President, Navico Group; Chief Technology Officer, Brunswick Corporation
Leading Brunswick’s marine technology transformation across electronics, digital systems, and automation.
Andrea Tetto
Director, Marine Business Planning, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Driving Yamaha’s strategic marine operations, with expertise in market intelligence and operational resilience.
Suzanne Blaustone
CEO, Barton Marine
Initiated her manufacturing career in Chicago in the 1980s and was among the first women selling hotroll steel bar direct to US forging operations, before moving
into chemical coatings in 1991 for automotive, electronics and general industrial sectors.
Sylvie Ernoult
Show Director, Cannes Yachting Festival
Celebrating her final year leading one of the world’s premier yachting showcases, Sylvie has shaped the international stage for luxury and performance brands.
Michele Goldsmith
Vice President & General Manager, Soundings Trade Only Group
A champion of inclusion and innovation, guiding the panel discussion with her editorial and strategic expertise.
