The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has appointed Theresa Crossley from the United Kingdom Major Ports Group as new CEO.
Crossley will join the international charity focussed on preventing loss of life in the world’s waters in October this year, when she steps do[ds_preview]wn from her role as Executive Director UKMPG.
Udo Fox, Chairman and Trustee of the IMRF said: »We are delighted to appoint Theresa as CEO of the IMRF. She brings a wealth of expertise to the organisation with her extensive maritime industry knowledge and her experience covering the marine environment, shipping safety and search and rescue around the UK. We are all looking forward to working with her.«
The IMRF brings together maritime rescue coordination centres, coast guards, volunteer response organisations, government and non-government search and rescue organisations to develop and improve maritime SAR planning and response.
Udo Fox added: »We have been very fortunate to have secured Theresa for the CEO role. The range of skills she brings to the role will be of enormous benefit to the organisation at its current stage of development. She will be able to take the IMRF to the next level while still ensuring that it continues to provide the sector representation and advocacy it is uniquely placed to deliver.«
He continued: »At the same time, we are grateful to our outgoing CEO Bruce Reid, who has made a dramatic difference to the IMRF, building it into an organisation with 103 members in 49 countries with a growing active regional network, regularly providing international leadership on the full remit of search and rescue issues. Theresa will help us to build on this success, increasing the reach and positive impact of the organisation even further.«
