About us
Maritime Solent is the go-to organisation for advice you can trust, international access, and all-important connections to the Solent maritime cluster.
With an outstanding collection of maritime assets and businesses, and through strong ties with HM Government and Maritime UK, Maritime Solent nurtures maritime success in the Solent. We champion Solent success worldwide. We lead by example with representation at maritime events and trade missions, and we enable our partners to target growth.
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OUR NETWORK
The Solent Maritime network is incredibly diverse, with world-leading capability across Ports and Shipping, Maritime Defence, Training, Academia and Research, Shipbuilding, Leisure Marine, Heritage and Tourism, Professional Services and Regulation.
Meet the Solent Team
Stuart Baker
Chief Executive,
Maritime Solent
Lorna Wagner
Operations Director,
Maritime Solent
Meet the board
Keith Greenfield
Chair, Maritime Solent
Caroline Smith
Group Chief Marketing Officer,
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Charles Haskell
Senior Director, Decarbonisation,
Carnival UK (P&O Cruises and Cunard)
Helen Odhams
Principal and CEO, Brockenhurst College
Professor James Knowles
Vice-Chancellor, Solent University
Jamie Holmes
Non Executive Board Director, Maritime Solent
Jane Taylor
People Director,
BAE Systems Maritime Services
Lauren Eatwell
Head of WindWings, BAR Technologies
Lucy Dibin
External Communications & Strategic Content Director, Lloyd’s Register
Cdre Marcel Rosenberg ADC RN
Naval Base Commander, Portsmouth
Mike Sellers
Managing Director, Portsmouth International Port
Stephen Anderson
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Our Mission
To Lead
As the leader of the Solent maritime sector, our goal is to bring together all aspects of the industry and coordinate cross-sector activities. We strive to project a collective voice and provide a direct link to Maritime and government organisations.
To Champion
We are committed to raising the profile of the Solent as a world-leading maritime cluster, recognised for our maritime excellence, innovative spirit, and exceptional location for investment and trade. We believe in the potential for rewarding careers and unique maritime experiences in the Solent region.
To Grow
Our ultimate goal is to develop and maintain a strong value proposition for the Solent maritime cluster, attracting new investment and driving productivity, job growth, and talent development. We are dedicated to building a bright future for the Solent maritime industry.
EXPLORE THE SOLENT
Get to know our partners, contact Maritime Solent for a VIP introduction to our work and to businesses in the area.
