The Wavemakers Podcast

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Eli Gjesdal reflects on her lifelong maritime journey. Inspired by her grandmother, Eli dreamed of working on tankers from an early age, and while that dream evolved, she has gone on to become a female pioneer in the industry. Eli discusses being one of the first women in a predominantly male field, her maritime journey built on the foundations of teamwor...

Dive into another inspiring episode of the Wavemakers Podcast, where we feature the trailblazers of the maritime world! In this episode, we sit down with Su Yin Anand. From her beginnings in maritime law to catalysing industry innovation, Su Yin has become a driving force in global shipping, navigating its complexities with cross-functional expertise and authentic leadership. Learn how she balance...

Tune in to The Wavemakers Podcast for an insightful conversation with Ilyas Muhammad, the forward-thinking Head of Green Fuels at Hapag-Lloyd. From his roots in chemical engineering to shaping the future of fuels for the container shipping industry, Ilyas shares the root of his commitment to sustainability and personal insights of how his children shape his approach to work and leadership. Hear hi...

Curious about how to revolutionize the maritime industry? In this episode of the Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Philippe Lavarde, the visionary founder and CEO of Closelink, a game-changing procurement platform transforming global shipping. Join the conversation, as we dive into the challenges, risks, and innovative solutions that are reshaping global shipping—and discover how Closelink is l...

In this episode of the Wavemakers podcast, we sit down with Susana Germino, the Chief Sustainability and Energy Transition Officer at Swire Shipping and Swire Bulk. Susana shares her inspiring journey from being 9th female naval engineer student to leading maritime decarbonisation for leading shipping companies.  In The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive into the stories of the individuals behind their j...

Embark on an inspiring episode of The Wavemakers Podcast with Nils Roche. In his pprofessional role, he is a Deputy General Manager Operations & Procurement at acific International Lines.  Behind the role, he is a dynamic individual who connects people through container shipping.  In today's conversation, Nils shares his incredible journey from a small town in France, to becoming a key pl...

In The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive into the stories of the individuals in maritime, behind the job roles and titles. Our first guest is amazing Nick Clarke, the CEO of Greywing.  Discover what inspired him to take the helm in driving innovation in  shipping, get a glimpse of what it's like to be in his shoes. We discuss our entrepreneurial experiences within the industry and the transformativ...

Explores various aspects of driving supply chain innovation in our newest episode! Our second guest, Marc Dragon, is the Managing Director at Reefknot Investments, a joint partnership between Temasek and the global logistics company Kuehne + Nagel. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain innovation, he brings deep industry insights in transforming the Supply Chain and Logistics Technology...