We are delighted to announce Graham Candy has been appointed as Head of the UK Shipping Concierge until the New Year.
Graham, who is well known in the shipping industry, will oversee the UK Shipping Concierge in shaping and promoting the UK’s maritime offer. This includes engaging with international maritime businesses that wish to do business with the UK, and working collaboratively with other stakeholders engaged in attracting maritime business to the UK.
Graham brings 30 years of extensive experience working for the government in a shipping capacity. He previously held the role of Commercial and Policy Manager within the UK Shipping Concierge Team and, in recent years, focused on client services support for the UK Ship Register.
Graham said: “It’s a privilege to be asked to step in to lead the UK Shipping Concierge until the New Year. We have much to do in that time with events in the UK and overseas, as well as a continual review of the UK’s maritime offer, which I look forward to promoting to ship owners and operators.”
Lars Lippuner, Director of the UK Customer Maritime Services Directorate at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, said: “We are thrilled to have Graham lead the UK Shipping Concierge. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the maritime industry makes him the perfect fit for this role.
“I am confident that under his leadership, we will continue to strengthen and promote the UK’s maritime offer, attracting more international business and fostering growth within the sector.”
