WISTA Cyprus Executive Committee with HE The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Gabriela Guellil and Astrium Representative Mr. Joerg Voelker.From left to right: Victoria Kostic-Nola, Elise Croonen, Jane Melas, Joerg Voelker, Martina Meinders, HE Dr. Gabriela Guellil, Despina Panayiotou Theodossiou, Sonia Ajini
WISTA Cyprus President Despina Panayiotou Theodossiou in her speech reviewed the activities of the association in the past year, the highlight in 2012 being the WistaMed conference. As it turns out this very successful conference was just the beginning, since it was recently announced that in 2014 the AGM and Conference of WISTA International will be organized in Limassol, bringing over 300 female shipping professionals to our beautiful island.
Despina also gave a preview of the activities already set up for 2013 such as a Leadership Seminar and other workshops, promoting the education of WISTA Cyprus members.
Of the proceeds of the raffle with really amazing prizes like 2 return tickets to Athens, a stay at a hotel, delicious wines and a dinner for 2, half will go to Hope for Children and the other half to the Infant Welfare Association in Limassol.
Finally The WISTA Cyprus President thanked main sponsor Astrium, as well as the other sponsors, Albatross and MAN for their support and for making this event possible. In addition to the sponsors, the following companies contributed to the success of the event: EDT Offshore, Amathus Hotels, Tototheo Group, Londa Hotel, Fuji Trading (Marine) B.V., MTI Network, Lucas Kokkinos Ship Suppliers Ltd, Svitzer, Costas Papaellinas.
