IMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophia Haywood to the newly-created role of Policy and Advocacy Director.
Sophia will lead the growth of IMCA's policy and advocacy team in line with IMCA's strategy to strengthen its engagement with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
Sophia brings over 11 years of experience in shaping policy and developing impactful campaigns in the energy, renewables, and not-for-profit sectors. She has successfully designed and implemented advocacy strategies across a variety of sectors in the UK, EU, and internationally, influencing legislation and achieving regulatory change.
Prior to joining IMCA, Sophia held multiple senior leadership roles across a variety of not-for-profit, trade associations and start-ups. Most recently, she served as Director of EU and UK Government Affairs, Policy, and Sustainability at LanzaJet, a Time 100 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) company, where she implemented public affairs strategies for SAF projects, engaging extensively with national, European, and international policy makers.
Prior to LanzaJet, she held the position of Director of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta, overseeing the development and execution of advocacy and communications strategies across the UK, EU, and United States, and as Director of Public Affairs at Liquid Gas UK, where she spearhead the Liquified Petroluem Gas sector’s work on net zero, developing the industry’s 2040 vision and pathway to net zero.
Sophia has also held a variety of board and voluntary positions throughout her career, including as Non-Executive Director of the Renewable Transport Fuel Association, Vice Chair at Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA), and as Chair and Vice Chair of the European Advanced Biofuels Coalition.
Iain Grainger, IMCA CEO:
Sophia is a hugely welcome addition to the IMCA Secretariat and brings a wealth of experience in international policy and advocacy that will be of tremendous value to our Members. I look forward to working closely with her in the months ahead, and I am sure you will join me in extending a warm welcome.
As the voice of the marine contracting industry, IMCA works with Members to advocate for a safe and sustainable offshore sector that is recognised for its technical excellence and for the contribution it makes to the global economy and to society.
Through our engagement with the International Maritime Organization, the European Union, national governments and regulators, and other industry stakeholders, we ensure our Members' voice is heard in the formulation of maritime policies and regulations.
Our membership reflects the diverse nature of our industry – developers, contractors, suppliers, and advisers. This enables us to provide an authoritative perspective on the issues facing our industry, and its role in delivering and maintaining critical offshore infrastructure.
