The Port of Milford Haven has announced the appointment of Dr Siân George as its new Chair.
Appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Siân brings a wealth of Board-level experience with a maritime, energy and safety focus. She is particularly recognised for her experience and knowledge of the marine renewables sector, where she has been a strong voice for UK and European policy and regulatory reform, working with stakeholders to help secure more than €300m of public funding initiatives for the sector and overseeing an award-winning strategic vision for developing Europe’s marine energy resources. The Port said that Siân has a strong reputation for fostering constructive stakeholder relationships, and extensive experience working in safety-critical and highly regulated sectors.
Siân succeeds Dr Chris Martin, who joined the Port as Vice-Chair in 2012 and became Chair in 2017, overseeing key steps in the Port’s development.
Siân said:
“I am delighted to join the Port of Milford Haven and look forward to working with the team to achieve our goals for the business and for the region. I am very much looking forward to building on the great work undertaken during Dr Chris Martin’s tenure and continuing to ensure the Port plays its part in creating a wealth of new opportunities for current and future generations.”
Tom Sawyer, Chief Executive at the Port of Milford Haven, said:
“Siân joins us at an exciting time. We are making significant investments in our pilotage operations to ensure we keep delivering our Waterway customers’ needs, safely and effectively. We are also focused on expanding the influence Pembroke Port has within the FLOW, wave and tidal industries to become a key hub for green industrial growth. And, through our investment in Milford Waterfront and other areas of hospitality and tourism, we are strengthening Pembrokeshire’s reputation as a must visit destination for UK holidaymakers.”
