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Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel

GERMANY

  • +49 172 6324178
  • g.jungmichel@gmba.blue

Experience

Goetz Jungmichel is a highly experienced and dedicated leader with a passion for ensuring organizations stay viable into the future without losing touch with their heritage. He is respected for his hands-on, can-do attitude. Demanding and supportive with a proven track record of building and maintaining organizations and trusted networks to achieve the most beneficial results.

 

Involved in the maritime industry for almost 15 years, Jungmichel is a renowned expert and savvy networker. His mission is always to bring all parties together, promote successful business relationships and still retain their uniqueness.

 

Understanding the needs of the maritime industry on how to run business in an ever more global and digitalized world, Jungmichel is convinced that a clear strategic corporate focus is crucial for economic success.

 

Offering all his expertise in various fields of business operations he joined GMBA to support one of the most appealing industries. It is all about passion!

Being a water sports enthusiast himself, he practices sailing, enjoys motor boating, practices SUP, Windsurfing and Scuba Diving.

Regional Expertise

Germany

Recent Insights

GMBA Representative appointed as Secretary General of IFBSO

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Knut Heiberg-Andersen

NORWAY

  • +46 70 675 65 20
  • knut.heiberg-andersen@gmba.blue

Experience

As a young International Management Trainee in a large cement and building material conglomerate, Knut was invited to manage one of their subsidiaries, FJORD PLAST AS, which at the time was one of the largest boat industries in Europe. 

 

Little did Knut know that this would be his lifetime engagement and passion.

 

After running their operations in the Philippines for a number of years, Knut moved on to become the Managing Director of the Fjord Company and on behalf of Norcem AS, sold it to an outside group.

 

Eight years later a close friend asked Knut to help with WINDY & DRACO,  a project estimated to take  2- 3 years to complete. This “project” has lasted since 1990 and the name of WINDY is today synonymous with the very best of Scandinavian quality.

 

Knut steered WINDY Through exciting and challenging times with a team of the most competent and passionate co-workers and has left a legacy of respect for conduct and “inside-out-quality” which only the few have had the pleasure of experiencing.  Over the years Knut offered his time and services to national marine associations as well as contributing to the European marine organization we have today.

 

Over the years Knut has offered his time and services to national marine associations as well as contributing to the European marine organization we have today.

 

After 29 years at the helm of WINDY BOATS AS, Knut is now overseeing the development of his life-long passion, WINDY, as Chairman and Mentor.

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Regional Expertise

Norway

Recent Insights

Meet the Team: Knut Heiberg- Andersen

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Supply chain challenges continue….. Key Scandinavian builders are severely affected

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Norwegian Council for Sea Rescue – Zero-Vision Plan | Knut Heiberg Andersen, GMBA – Norway

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Jack Felon

Rising Stars of our Industry

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Yavuz Sipahi

Yavuz Sipahi

TURKEY

  • +90 532 236 89 15
  • yavuz.sipahi@gmba.blue

Experience

Yavuz Sipahi started his illustrious career in the marine sector 52 years ago with a solid career in the Turkish Navy, retiring from active service as a staff commander in 1984.

 

He started his first boatbuilding firm in the Bodrum region, focusing mainly on the ever popular Turkish gullets. The company expanded to component manufacturing, yacht maintenance and refurbishment projects.

 

He joined Atakoy Marina in İstanbul as Technical Manager in 1989 where he was able to get first hand experience of marina management and maintenance. Always eager to take on new challenegs, he later left to join BURLA group where he was the General Manager for the Marine Division until his retirement in mid- 2020.

 

He has been an active part of numerous local and international industry bodies, and has served as board member and President on a number of occasions. His experience includes years of service in DENTUR /YATED, YATEF, ADF, DDD, DTO, TRYIAD in Turkey, ICOMIA.

 

Yavuz is excited about the myriad opportunities in the marine sector and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of business and industry leaders.

Regional Expertise

Turkey

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Jean-Michel Gaigné, CMM

FRANCE

  • + 33 682 112 524
  • jm.gaigne@gmba.blue

Experience

Jean-Michel Gaigné is a long time expert in the yachting sphere and has an extensive knowledge of the European and international marina industry. His career started 40 years ago as organizer of the famous Tour de France à la Voile sailing event after which he changed tack to become the Communications Manager of a worldwide nautical company. He has been developing marina facilities since the early 1990’s.

 

A prominent representative of the French marina industry, Jean-Michel is a member of the ICOMIA Marinas Group, Chairman of TransEurope Marinas, Member of the advisory board of Global Marina Institute and member of The Yacht Harbour Association Council. Prior to joining GMBA, Jean-Michel was part of the management of Saint-Quay Port d’Armor, a 1000+ berth marina in Brittany, France.  He now acts as a marketing, development and innovation consultant for marinas, marine tourism, cruise ships and waterside activities.

 

Jean-Michel Gaigné CMM est un expert de longue date de l’univers maritime, et un fin connaisseur de l’activité des ports de plaisance, au niveau européen et international. Il a démarré sa carrière il y a 40 ans comme organisateur du fameux Tour de France à la Voile, avant de prendre ensuite la direction de la communication d’une entreprise multinationale de l’industrie nautique. Depuis le début des années 90, il se consacre principalement au développement et à l’exploitation de ports de plaisance.


Acteur majeur du monde des ports de plaisance français, Jean-Michel est membre de l’ICOMIA Marinas Group, président de TransEurope Marinas, membre du conseil consultatif du Global Marina Institute, et administrateur de la Yacht Harbour Association. Il vient de quitter la direction générale de Saint-Quay Port d’Armor, une grande marina de plus de 1000 anneaux, en Bretagne, et voue désormais ses activités au conseil en marketing, développement et innovation, dans les domaines des ports de plaisance, du tourisme maritime, de l’industrie de la croisière et des sports nautiques.

Regional Expertise

France, Europe

Recent Insights

To ensure a quality service throughout the value chain, the challenge of Breton marinas! *

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In the marina industry, data are the seeds of action! | Jean-Michel Gaigné, CMM, GMBA – France

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GMBA Global Team

Online Now: EXPORT INSIGHTS online seminar series developed by MIN and GMBA

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Find your way in Marina certification: Everybody knows but no one is aware of! | Jean-Michel Gaigné, CMM GMBA-France

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Export Seminar Series Kicks Off With a Bang!

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Letter from France | Are Senior citizens the lifeline of our industry?

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Dr Jouko Huju, DBA

FINLAND
  • +358 40 5509310
  • jouko.huju@gmba.blue

Experience

Jouko has worked all his career in export promotion and international trade, both in private and public sectors. He served at FINNBOAT (Finnish Marine Industries Federation) for over 20 years in various capacities including that of CEO and later, as Chairman. His passion for industry development, exports and international relations led him to ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) where he was a board member for 14 years. He was actively involved in the establishment of European Boating Industry (EBI) and the KV- Foorum, a public- private partnership to foster dialogue and promote cooperation in the export sector. He has served as Board member and Chairman of numerous organisations including, but not limited to ICOMIA, IMCI, FINNBOAT and KV-Foorum.

 

He believes in both work-based-learning and lifelong-learning, completing an English MBA program and straight after that also a DrBA program. After 6 years of studying alongside work he wrote a thesis on: “Navigating New routes to Lobbying in Brussels – A Research on European Boating Industry”.

 

Jouko is fluent in Finnish, Swedish, English and German.

Regional Expertise

Jouko is a born Finn but has worked extensively in Sweden, Norway and the Central European Countries

Recent Insights

GMBA Finland’s Jouko Huju talks to Anders Kurtén, CEO of Baltic Yachts about the importance of sustainability

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Marine Industry organisations and companies: Make sure that your board is correctly motivated | Dr Jouko Huju, GMBA – Finland

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Global Marine Export Advisors Appoints Representative in China

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The Perception of Country-Specific Risk in the Marine Industry Related to Finland has Changed – But What is the Reality? | Dr Jouko Huju, DBA, GMBA Finland

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Travel, experience, learn and apply (if needed) | Dr Jouko Huju, DBA, GMBA Finland

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MaryAnne Edwards

Mary-Anne Edwards

Australia, New Zealand

  • +61 41 291 6036
  • medwards@gmba.blue

Experience

MaryAnne has considerable international and domestic business development experience plus strong management skills gained from holding CEO and senior management roles in a variety of industry sectors in both New Zealand and Australia. Most recently as CEO of the Australian Marine Export Group and Superyacht Australia for 12 years she has assisted companies both in the export and super yacht sectors enter and gain exposure in a number of key international markets, worked directly with government departments helping to reduce red tape and working to create the best possible environment for marine industry businesses to survive and thrive.

 

During her time as CEO of AIMEX and Superyacht Australia Maryanne has served as a board member of the International Superyacht Society, Chair of the ICOMIA exporters committee and been involved in various Australian industry and government working groups. Maryanne holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Human Resource Management, plus an MBA in International marketing.

 

Maryanne has a strong focus on assisting businesses grow their bottom line through strong day to day business management, relationship building and development of strategies that drive sales both domestically and internationally.

Regional Expertise

Australia, New Zealand, Asia- Pacific

Recent Insights

Impressive Developments ensure the New Zealand Marina Industry is Future Proofed for the increasing New Zealand Domestic and Global Market

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Press Releases: Does advertising guarantee publication?

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In-Depth Interview with a Media Powerhouse from Down Under

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New Zealand Inflation Reaches 32 Year High of 7.3 Percent but Marine Sector Remains Vibrant with Borders that Opened on 1 August

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GMBA Congratulates the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards Winners

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GMBA Announces First Meeting to be Held in Palma Next Month

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