Ruth Douglas
Superyacht Interiors
A seasoned superyacht industry professional, with a passion for networking, collaboration and growth, I have formerly headed up international business development with marine leisure and superyacht membership organisations, working with UK and overseas governments to educate and respond to the needs of our superyacht industry. I am often seen at UK and international yacht shows, seeking out opportunities to connect businesses with a vision that they may achieve mutual objectives for the better of both. I was privileged to host the first ever visit of a UK Government Minister to the Monaco Yacht Show and Miami International Boat Show in support of trade relations.
More recently, I am a Commissioner of the Port of Poole which enjoys being the centre of superyacht build and supply chain in the region and also host to a wide range of visiting large yachts. I also interact with aviation capable superyachts providing shipboard heliport design consultancy, training and development, and equipment supply.
I have a passion for mental health and wellbeing and was privileged, along with others, to create the first industry standard for the maritime industry, which now forms a mandatory training module for seafarers.
I am of the belief that success revolves around building positive relationships, and this plays a vital role in both our business and personal lives. I will continue my journey to promote the superyacht sector around the British Isles bringing it to the forefront of the wider maritime industry. We are better together.
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