As a new mandate begins at MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports and its adjoining seas, following elections held during the 65th General Assembly held in Malaga Spain on 13th September 2024, new tasks and responsibilities were assumed by the representatives of ports elected as the new Members of the Board of Directors, as follows:
| Anne Marie Spinosi, Corsica Ports, SVP | PR, Events & MedCruise Partnership Programme |
| Laura Cimaglia, Port of Taranto, VP | Cruise Community Engagement |
| Angelos Vlachos, Port of Kavala | Associate Membership |
| Cristina De Gregori, Port of Genoa / Savona | Brand, Strategic Communications & Marketing |
| Dario Barbaric, Port of Dubrovnik / Korcula | Health, Safety & Security |
| Genoveva Climent, Port of Tarragona | Destinations Development |
| Gilson Cruz, Ports of Cabo Verde | Regional Development in the Atlantic Region |
| Josko Supe, Port of Sibenik | Finance & Funding Programmes |
| Kyriaki Kampana, Port of Heraklion | Professional Development Courses |
| Lorenzo Vera, Port of Motril-Granada | Economic Impact Assessments |
| Luz Marina Espiau, Port of Tenerife Ports | Digitalisation and Innovation |
| Maria Belkoleva, Port of Burgas | Regional Development in the Black Sea |
| Tolga Tuncay, Port of Galataport, Istanbul | Regional Development in the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea |
| Valeria Mangiarotti, Sardinian Ports | Sustainability & Environmental Energy Policies |
The Board has grown by two members, welcoming representatives from the Atlantic Region. The Board’s tasks have evolved to achieve the strategic targets of the Association.
In addition, some of the members of the Board will benefit from the experience and skills of some long-time valued members.
Valeria Mangiarotti will continue her fruitful collaboration with Jamil Ouazzani from Tangier Port, initiated during the last mandate.
The President herself will add Strategic Alliances, including Collaboration with other Associations, to her tasks and will work in close cooperation with Serafin Blazquez of Cruise Saudi.
Theodora Riga said, “I am delighted and honoured to be working alongside such a great team of people, for the benefit of the Association and the cruise industry as a whole. There is a wealth of experience in this team with a great set of skills. Together we look forward to building up on the great work of the past mandates of the Association and continuing to grow and serve our members.”
Here is a link to the MedCruise website with a complete profile of the members of the Board: https://www.medcruise.com/board-directors
