As of July 5, 2023, Ms. Read is the Director General, Marine Policy within Transport Canada.   As Director General, she is responsible for the development of strategic policy advice regarding Canada’s ports and shipping industry, as well as the oversight of related legislative frameworks, all in support of a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible marine transportation sector.
Ms. Read began her public service career with the department of Economic and Social Development Canada, in the Canada Student Loans Program, before moving to Infrastructure Canada in 2004.  At Infrastructure Canada, she led a team responsible for the development of the policy and program frameworks for funding of green infrastructure initiatives and public transit, as well as the review of major infrastructure project proposals for federal support. 
In 2017, Ms. Read joined the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada. In 2019, she was appointed Executive Director of Digital Policy, where she led several major initiatives including amendments to the Financial Administration Act  and the development and implementation of the Treasury Board Policy on Service and Digital, which came into effect in 2020. 
Ms. Read holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Acadia University, as well as a law degree from the University of Western Ontario.

Captain Halim is the Director General (Planning), Marine Department Malaysia under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia. His responsibility includes to plan and determine the direction of The Marine Department to achieve the objective which is to spur towards quality development of national maritime policy by establish a safe, secure maritime transport and marine environment protection. Mainly to manage administrative related to shipping and ports including maritime affairs within Malaysian waters.

Previously he was appointed as Maritime Attaché under High Commission of Malaysia for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2018 in the UK. After that he was appointed as the under Secretary for Maritime Division, Ministry of Transport Malaysia from October 2018 to May 2022.

Currently he is the Second Vice President for APEC Port Services Network (APSN). He is also the Chair for APEC Maritime Expert Group (MEG) under the Transportation Working Group (TPTWG).
He was a seafarer and sailed around the world before he decided to join Malaysia Public Service where he started as Marine Officer at Marine Department Malaysia. He got his Master of Foreign Going Ships in 1995 from New Zealand Maritime Safety Agency. He earned his master’s degree, MSc. In Maritime Affairs in 2004 at World Maritime University, Sweden.

After leaving high school Francis Zachariae joined the Royal Danish Naval Academy, followed in 1983 by service aboard several naval ships.

From 1988 to 1990 he was Aide-de-camp to the Minister of Defence.
At the same time as he was working with the Danish Ministry of Defence, Francis Zachariae completed a Master of Science, Public Administration, following which he was promoted to Captain (N) and appointed to Brussels to become Branch Chief and Advisor of the EU Council Secretariat.

From 1993-1994 Francis Zachariae attended the Collège Interarmées de Défense in Paris, France.

In 2006 he was back at the Naval Academy, this time as Commandant.

Appointed Deputy Director General of the Danish Maritime Safety Administration (DaMSA) in 2007 he was responsible for navigational information, aids to navigation, coastal rescue, pilotage and regulatory tasks, until the merging of DaMSA with the Danish Maritime Authority.

The merger was completed in 2011 when Francis Zachariae became one of its three Deputy Directors General. His main tasks were related to maritime regulation, safety of navigation and pilotage in the Danish, Greenland, and Faroese waters.

He became Secretary General of IALA in 2015.

Kat Janowicz is a strategist with nearly three decades of experience in the energy, transportation, and cleantech sectors. With an MS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, she has become a leading figure in sustainability. Kat has worked on a broad spectrum of projects, from evaluating zero-emission technologies and infrastructure at seaports to engaging in global energy initiatives. A fervent advocate for education, she frequently speaks at industry events and serves on the boards of various associations. She is also the author of “Chasing Zero: The Story of How the Busiest US Ports Cut Pollution, Reshaped Industries, and Influenced Geopolitics in the Ongoing Quest for Clean Air,” which chronicles the transformative journey of the LA-Long Beach ports within the realm of international trade. Her book delves into the inner workings of the goods movement industry, focusing on decarbonizing the global supply chains linked to these ports. It's the story of how the busiest US ports became the cleanest ports in the world, a testament to innovation and collaboration in tackling environmental challenges.
Join Kat in shaping a greener future.

As secretary to the Board of Directors, Simon is responsible for coordinating overall development and representation of IOS positions on a wide range of issues, from environmental performance to the maintenance of free trade principles, and helping the Board to determine and deliver on IOS priorities. This includes the promotion of global regulation for a global industry, which is sound and carefully considered, and ensuring that shipping’s regulators fully understand the implications of their important decisions.

“I like to think of myself as an lCS stalwart, proud to be associated with an organisation that enjoys genuine influence among the bodies and regulators that are shaping the future of our fantastic industry.”

A history graduate from Oxford University, during a 30 year career with IOS, Simon has represented the industry at, among others, IMO, ILO, the UN in New York, UNFCCC, UNCTAD, OEOD, WCO and WTO, as well as APEC and the EU.

A particular current focus for Simon is leading the industry’s response to the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

EDUCATION:

1999 – 2000 Master of Science (Port Management), World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden
1985 – 1989 Bachelor of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1979 – 1985 Suankularb Wittayalai School, Bangkok, Thailand


CAREER HISTORY:

2019 – Present Deputy Director of Corporate Strategy Department, Port Authority of Thailand

2013 – 2019 Director of Research & Organization Division, Port Authority of Thailand

2011 – 2013 Assistant Director of Research & Organization Division, Port Authority of Thailand

2008 – 2011 Chief of International Affairs Section, Policy and Planning Department

2002 – 2007 Technical Officer 10, Planning & Marketing Department, Port Authority of Thailand

2000 – 2002 Technical Officer 9, Project Monitoring & Evaluation Section, Project and Planning Department, Port Authority of Thailand

1993 – 2000 Technical Officer 6-8, Research and Development, Project and Planning Department, Port Authority of Thailand

1989 – 1993 Loan Officer, Siam Commercial Bank, Thailand

Li Fengli, incumbent general manager of Shandong Port Group Co Ltd, a member of China Shipping 50-peron Forum, vice president of China Association of Port-of-entry, vice president of China Ports and Harbors Association, president of Qingdao Enterprise Confederation, PH. D in engineering.
Mr. Li boasts abundant management expertise in various fields. He served as deputy director of Qingdao Municipal Construction Commission, deputy secretary-general of the sailing committee of the Beijing Olympic Games based in Qingdao, district mayor of Qingdao Sifang District, district mayor and secretary of Qingdao Licang District, deputy director and secretary-general of the 2014 Qingdao International Horticultural Exposition executive committee, director and district mayor of the administrative committee of the Qingdao West Coast New Area, as well as Party secretary and chairman of Qingdao Port (Group) Co Ltd. He has received several honorable awards including the "2019 & 2021 Qingdao Top Ten Economic Person of the Year", "2022 Qingdao Leading Entrepreneur" and "Jinfeima" from the 14th China Logistics Enterprises Meeting.

Mr. François Marier is the Director of International Marine Policy at Transport Canada, where he has served since 2000. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Geography. In his current role, he is responsible for economic policy related to international shipping, covering economic regulation of shipping; competition and trade-related matters; liability, compensation and insurance; as well as binational marine shipping matters with the United States.

Mr. Yang Zhiyong, born in October 1972, received his master's degree in transportation planning and management in 2008, and is now professor-level engineer. He is currently Vice President of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., LTD.（SIPG）, responsible for green energy and other projects of the Group. He successively served as general manager of Shanghai Port Engineering Company and general manager of SIPG Ruitai Development Co., LTD (real estate project).

She joined Drewry Shipping Consultant in 2011. During 2016-2022, she has been overseeing Drewry China in all sectors including maritime research, shipping and port projects, as well as logistics projects. She moved to Singapore in 2022 and heads Drewry port business in Southeast Asia now. Her clients include IFC, Sinosure, China Harbor, SIPG, China Merchant, Cosco Energy Shipping, Jinjiang Shipping, TSL, CU Line, etc.
Prior to joining Drewry, she has worked in PSA China investment department for 5 years. With PSA, she has participated in three greenfield port projects as well as a few M&A projects.
She jointly translated a book of Professor Usher from Columbia University “Investing in the Era of Climate Change”(Columbia University Press), which has been published by CITIC press in China in 2023.

Jack Xunjie Luo, Doctor of Engineering / MBA, senior engineer, is director of BM & vice president of Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd, executive director of BM & managing director of Tianjin Port Development Holdings Limited(HK.3382) currently. He held various senior positions in global companies. When he was working for APMT - A.P. Moller Terminals, Maersk Group, he used to be general manager of Operation and Technology Department of GCA region, and senior general manager of Portfolio Department in APAC region ( COO of QQCT - Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminals, director and COO of QQCTN - Qingdao Qianwan New Container Terminals, Qingdao Ports, China ). Port manager of GCA P&O Ports Group, UK. Deputy director of Infrastructure Department of SIPG - Shanghai International Port Group Co., Ltd.; Deputy Chief Commander of Yangshan Phase 4 of Fully Automation Container Terminals Project in Shanghai Port, and Deputy General Manager of Shangdong Branch of SIPG. He is the author of 3 books: "Container Terminal Control Optimization Management", "Container Terminal Operations Management" and "Container Terminal Business", those are textbooks in various of maritime universities & colleges in China. He’s also visiting professors in DLMU, SHMU, and WHUT.

GUI Dong has over 24 years experience in port and shipping industry. He joined China Merchants
Port Holdings Co., Ltd (“CMPort”) in February 2017 and he was appointed as General Manager -
Head of International Division, based in Hong Kong Head Office and responsible for developing
global port projects. In 2021, he assumed the position of Chief Development Officer at Terminal
Link – a joint venture between CMPort and CMA CGM, based in Marseille with full responsibility of
managing a portfolio of 21 exsiting container terminals and developing new terminal projects. He is
now returning to CMPort Head Office in Hong Kong as Executive General Manager for Operations
& Commercial Division, taking care of business performance and commercial development for
CMPort’s global portfolio.
Prior to joining CMPort in Hong Kong, China, Dong has worked with APM Terminals and has held several
senior positions in many international locations, e.g. China, Singapore, Rotterdam, The Hague,
and Genoa, and has extensive management experience in the global portfolio management &
expansion activities.
Dong Gui has a major degree in Economic Law from Dalian Maritime University and an Executive
MBA level degree in Corporate Program for Management Development from ESADE Business &
Law School. He holds a professional diploma in Port Management from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy
and he is a certified PMP from Project Management Institute in USA. He also completed the Board
Director Diploma course at IMD in Switzerland.

Hongming Liu is the Director at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), based in EDF Beijing Representative Office. He is an expert on addressing climate change with carbon pricing. He manages work of China national ETS and Chinese voluntary carbon market, as well as the work related to reducing emissions from international aviation and shipping. He also has the specialties on industry green transition, enterprise emission reductions, and the international climate change cooperations.