Meet the new team for LISW25
London International Shipping Week 2025
London International Shipping Week. The must-attend global maritime event. #LISW25 15th - 19th September 2025
As excitement builds for next year’s much-anticipated London International Shipping Week (LISW25), Shipping Innovation is delighted to announce two more key appointments.
Paula Gibbons and Joseph Cleary are joining the team as Business Development Managers to support the new Commercial and Operations Director Andy Snell who will be overseeing the successful delivery of LISW25 and future events.
Paula and Joseph bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the maritime industry and both are excited to be playing a key role in LISW’s journey as it positions itself as the industry-leading global maritime event.
The additions mark a new era for the LISW team. At the end of this month Shipping Innovation will be saying a fond farewell to Karen Martin who has stood down as Commercial Director of LISW, having played such an important part since its inception in September 2013.
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Co-Founder and Joint CEO of London International Shipping Week, said: “We are delighted to be announcing two new additions to the team who will be joining Andy in leading the successful delivery of LISW25. They are both committed and talented commercial managers and we are looking forward to having them onboard as LISW heads into its 12th year."
On their new appointments, Paula commented: "I am thrilled to be joining the team at London International Shipping Week. LISW is such a prestigious event that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the global maritime industry. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with such a talented team and contributing to this world-class event that brings together the industry's brightest minds and most influential leaders and innovators."
Joseph added: “I am delighted to have joined the LISW team, and I am greatly looking forward to meeting past friends and clients and forging new relationships in this wonderful world of maritime.”
Andy Snell, who has significant private and public sector senior management experience, has already settled into his new role and is looking forward to completing his team with Paula and Joseph joining.
“It has been a great introduction to London International Shipping Week, having met so many valued sponsors and partners at the LISW25 year-out Launch Reception at the International Maritime Organization and then joining my first meeting of the LISW25 Steering Group. I share the passion and determination that everyone involved in LISW has, and look forward to making LISW25 the biggest and best yet.”
Andy Snell
Commercial and Operations Director
M: +44 7483 405 888
Paula Gibbons
Business Development Manager
M: +44 7483 405 909
Joseph Cleary
Business Development Manager
M: +44 7483 406 001
DNV brings its global knowledge to LISW25
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London International Shipping Week is delighted to welcome world-leading classification society DNV as a Platinum Sponsor.
DNV’s support highlights the importance of London as a global maritime hub. From maritime finance and law to cutting-edge innovation, London sits at the heart of the international maritime ecosystem and holds a special place in DNV’s global network.
Across the UK and Ireland, DNV has more than 1,200 experts working with energy majors, shipowners, managers, charterers, brokers, ports, educational institutions, digital service providers, and legal and finance bodies. Together, they help UK and Irish companies not only face today’s challenges and risks, but also take advantage of tomorrow’s opportunities.
The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Digitalisation is reshaping how shipping operates, and tighter emissions-reduction regulations are pushing the industry to rethink traditional approaches. DNV’s London office connects customers to DNV’s global know-how and expertise, ensuring they stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape.
During LISW25 DNV’s experts from across the world will come together to take part in events, panel discussions, and industry-shaping conversations.
“LISW 2025 offers a chance for the industry to come together to tackle key challenges and discuss innovative solutions," said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV Maritime. "Though decarbonisation progress has slowed, we are entering a period of technological innovation that will shape our future. Strategic decisions and investments today – focused on energy efficiency and digital solutions – are vital to reducing costs and achieving emissions goals. Now more than ever, meeting places like LISW are crucial for fostering the collaborations and innovations needed to drive sustainable progress.”
Welcoming DNV’s support of LISW25, Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, co-Founder and joint-CEO of LISW, commented: “It is great to have such a long-standing supporter of London International Shipping Week remaining onboard for 2025. DNV’s highly-skilled team of specialists will contribute a great deal to our industry-leading discussions.”
Inchcape Takes Silver
The organisers of LISW25 are delighted to welcome Inchcape Shipping Services as a Silver Sponsor. Global trade has always depended on the port and, since 1847, Inchcape Shipping Services has provided the local knowledge to enable smooth and efficient port calls. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through its global network of over 260 proprietary offices, across 60 countries.
4 Pump Court Takes Bronze
We are excited to announce that 4 Pump Court has joined LISW25 as a Bronze Sponsor.
4 Pump Court is not a law firm. Its individual barrister members (whether junior counsel or King’s Counsel) do not practise as partners or work as employees. The barristers that work from 4 Pump Court are all self-employed and work separately. Indeed, (as in all specialist sets) individual barristers within 4 Pump Court are commonly retained by opposing sides in the same dispute, both in litigation and arbitration. As well as acting on opposing sides, individuals regularly appear in front of other members of chambers acting as Deputy Judges or Arbitrators.