Posted on: 19 December 2025
Maritime London is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippa Charlton as a Director.
Philippa is Chief Marketing Officer at Lloyd’s Register and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, where she plays a central role in shaping the organisation’s global strategy, market engagement and thought leadership across the maritime sector.
She is also a Director of Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and MERC – the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre in Athens – supporting industry-wide collaboration to accelerate emissions reduction, innovation, and the deployment of new technologies in shipping.
Through her work at Lloyd’s Register, Philippa is closely engaged with shipowners, operators and regulators across the global maritime value chain. Philippa not only brings to the board a critical perspective from the classification sector, but her experience of marketing and strategic communications will provide vital insight.
Commenting on the appointment, Harry Theochari, Chair of Maritime London, said:
“Philippa’s leadership at Lloyd’s Register, her involvement in global decarbonisation initiatives, and her marketing and communications expertise make her a highly valuable addition to the Maritime London Board of Directors. Her insight and perspective will support our mission to continue to promote and to maintain the UK’s position as the world’s leading maritime professional services hub.”
Welcoming her new role, Philippa Charlton said:
“Maritime London plays a vital role in convening industry and government at such a critical moment for global shipping as the sector continues to navigate decarbonisation, digitalisation and regulatory change.
“I am delighted to be joining the board and look forward to contributing to Maritime London’s work in supporting collaboration, innovation and practical progress to deliver a safe, sustainable and just maritime energy transition.”
