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SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”
Welcome to the SMI podcast. This week we are talking “Sales and Marketing” and how the landscape has changed perhaps forever because of covid. Get some insight from two industry professionals, Melanie Foster of Harness UK and Ben Pinnington of Polaris...
New appointments at SMI - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager
Emma Johnson and Anna Mcgown were welcomed by The Society of Maritime Industries’ Chief Executive Tom Chant.
From the new Chief Executive of SMI
Today, August 3rd, marks a new dawn at the Society of Maritime Industries as after 19 years as CEO John Murray has now retired and Tom Chant has taken over the reins. John was given a socially distanced leaving lunch on Friday July 31st when we were joined by SMI President Archie Bethel...
Travel update to China, Korea & India
Santander has provided the latest advice via its Country Specialists and we will continue update this information on a fortnightly basis. Companies should undertake their own research before incurring costs and booking international travel. For further contact with Santander on their...
Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils
An exciting job opportunity has opened at SMI! We are looking for a Business Development Director and Secretary to two of our councils! About the role The position involves the dual role of Business Development Director and Secretary to these Councils: Commercial Marine Group (CMG)...
Maritime Skills Commissioners announced
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is today announcing the inaugural Commissioners to serve on the Maritime Skills Commission. Government and industry, working through Maritime UK, has established the Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) to lead the sector’s work in...
SMI Marketing and Operations Manager
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the trade association for the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector, which is part of an industry which supports £46 billion to the UK’s GVA. Our broad membership ranges from large prime contractors to SMEs. Member...
Travel updates to China, Korea & India
SMI is aware of the member’s needs to find easily accessible information on travel for employees as sales and technical staff begin to look at getting back out to markets. Santander has kindly provided this advice via its Country Specialists and will update this information on a...
Service offer for SMI members in China!
SMI has a unique service to offer its members in China. For the past 20 years Chen Li Ming has been working with SMI members to build their contacts and business in China. After an exploratory conversation Chen can advise on a plan of action and help with contacts and...
Election of SMI's Maritime Defence and Security Group Chairman
We are pleased to announce the election of Richard Powell OBE as Chair of the SMI Maritime Defence and Security Group Council for a 3 year term. Richard, who is the Group Director for Strategic Engagement (Maritime) at QinetiQ, succeeds Brian Johnson, Business Development Director at BAES...
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