The Wavemakers Podcast
Stories of the people shaping the change to green shipping, at the intersection of maritime, tech and decarbonisation.
Maritime industry is undergoing rapid change, new fuels and technologies often take the limelight, but we believe the key to success of every innovation are people. The Wavemakers Podcast aims to shine the light to those at the frontline - the chamions, innovators, 'status quo challengers', innovation and community catalysts, or simply being the first impacted by the change.
How does it feel to drive and pioneer change? What are the puzzle pieces of their story that drive their leadership? These are the questions that the podcast aims to answer as we get to know the maritime leaders over a coffee chat and beyond their professional titles.
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The Podcast is hosted by Gordana Ilic, a co-founder of BetterSea and a former Head of Decarbonisation Portfolio Management at A.P. Moller - Maersk.
The Wavemakers Podcast
From Chemical Engineering to Maritime Leadership: Claudia Beumer’s Journey
In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Beumer, a leader in maritime decarbonization who transitioned from corporate commercial roles to founding her own environmetal consultancy company, C4 Fuels. With a background in chemical engineering, Claudia's journey into shipping, alternative fuels, and sustainability was unexpected but transformative.
💡 Topics Covered:
How diving and a career pivot led Claudia into the maritime industry
The unique culture of shipping and why people either stay forever or leave fast
The power of relationships and networking in a global industry
Lessons from 15 years in maritime and what makes the industry special
The challenge of moving fast while bringing people along in digitalization & decarbonization
Why she took the leap into entrepreneurship and what she learned in her first year
How diversity and inclusion have always been part of maritime but need better visibility
Her thoughts on alternative fuels like ammonia, LNG, and biofuels
The future of shipping in 2050 and the importance of smart digital solutions
If Claudia was a ship, what kind of ship would she be? Find out in this episode!
Tune in now for insights into maritime innovation, leadership, and the future of fuels—and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
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