MF Shipping’s Orsel to Keynote WISTA Luncheon

Karin Orsel, a prominent leader in the shipping industry and President and CEO of MF Shipping Group, will be the keynote speaker at WISTA USA’s tenth annual luncheon, kicking off the Connecticut Maritime Association’s Shipping 2015 conference. 

The luncheon is scheduled for March 23, 2015 at the Hilton Stamford in Stamford, Connecticut.

“We are pleased that Karin Orsel will be sharing her experiences as a business owner and thought leader in the maritime industry,” said Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, WISTA USA President and Total Marine Solutions owner/founder.   “Karin has been a vocal proponent internationally of multicultural and diverse management teams for companies in the shipping and related industries, as she advises they perform better, have a broader long-term view, and are more profitable.”

Karin leads MF Shipping Group, operator of a fleet of 55 product oil, chemical tankers and dry cargo vessels, including self unloaders, that operate around the world. 

In 2009, Karin was honored with the Dutch "Female Entrepreneurship Award of the Year."  Throughout her career, Karin has dedicated herself to furthering the Maritime Industry.  She currently serves as Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), on the Board of the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, where she is Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee, and participates on the Boards of several international shipping companies.  Karin also serves as President of WISTA International.

Reserve a spot at the WISTA USA luncheon by contacting Marlene Boyer of BLT Chembulk at [email protected]