Welcome Giorgio

SMI and Maritime UK have joined forces to increase their policy engagement with the appointment of Giorgio Buttironi.
 
Giorgio graduated with an MSc in EU Politics and Government at the London School of Economics.  He began a career in policy and public affairs, working for a number of industry bodies across sectors ranging from construction and housebuilding through to further education. Prior to joining the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) and Maritime UK he had been working as Public Affairs Manager for the trade body representing the UK’s insolvency and restructuring profession. Giorgio is very passionate about the positive difference that good policy can make in helping individuals and organisations across society, changing lives for the better in the process.
 
Tom Chant, Chief Executive of SMI said:

“I’m delighted to get this extra resource in place for SMI’s membership.  There has been a welcome increase in maritime awareness in government with the National Shipbuilding Strategy and Maritime 2050.  To reflect that increase SMI wanted to be able represent member views and keep maritime engineering fully engaged in these and other important government engagement opportunities.  With Giorgio aboard in a shared role with Maritime UK we have an increased capacity to respond and represent our sector of the industry.”
 
Ben Murray, Chief Executive of Maritime UK said:

“We’re very excited to welcome Giorgio to the Maritime UK team. As we step up our efforts to deliver Maritime 2050, Giorgio will play a key role in driving delivery and deepening our policy expertise so that we can secure the action needed by the government to match the work underway across the sector. We’re also pleased to be partnering with SMI to grow our capacity, just as we have with other members across the work programme.”