News - 13/05/19

Cowes Harbour is delighted to welcome two new members to the Board of Cowes Harbour Commissioners

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has announced the appointment of two non-executive members to the Board, Steve Sheridan and Vanessa Clifford, for a term of three years effective from 1st May 2019.

The Board members were chosen from a strong field of applicants following an advertising and competitive recruitment process, led by a selection panel comprising CHC’s Chairman David Riley, together with independent interviewer Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association and stakeholder representative Ian Baylis, Managing Director of Seacat Services.

Cowes Harbour Commission Chairman David Riley, said: “We are extremely pleased with these two Commissioner appointments that will help maintain a balanced Board with high calibre skills and varied experience, to the benefit of the harbour, its users and the local community.”

Steve Sheridan, new CHC Commissioner for Financial Management, has had a career in banking and finance and experience developing new businesses in the private sector. He also has a keen interest in sailing having spent over 30 years sailing keelboats and dinghies in the Solent. Steve lives in Ryde, has a cruising boat moored in the River Medina and is currently serving as Commodore of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Fishbourne.

Vanessa Clifford, now CHC Commissioner for Marine Services, Marketing & Business Development, is a former chief executive of the industry body for the UK’s national news brands. She brings skills in business strategy, marketing and commercial operations following over 25 years in the media and advertising industry, and has been a Cowes resident since 2007.

Meanwhile, David Riley has been appointed as Cowes Harbour Commission Chairman for a second term, through to May 2022. Commissioners Jeff Armitage and Roy Lambden retired from the Board after three three-year terms and one three-year term respectively. Co-opted Commissioner Steve Cooper ended his term of one year on the Board. Commissioner for Strategy & Performance Andrew Cooper has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman and will also act as Deputy for the Safety & Security portfolio.

Further information on the Board of Cowes Harbour Commissioners can be found on the CHC website:
cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/board_of_commissioners

Top photo: Left to right – Steve Sheridan, CHC Chairman David Riley, Harbour Master Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Vanessa Clifford