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
Barry Authers' Explorer Mindset: Digital Transformation, Ultra-marathons and Community Building
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In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we talk with Barry Authers, a digital leader at the intersection of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation and a Head of Partnerships at Veracity by DNV.
Barry’s journey from onshore energy and software engineering into global shipping offers a unique perspective on:
- Why regulation accelerates innovation
- The importance of data standards and trust
- How digital platforms enable decarbonisation at scale
- Building collaboration across competing stakeholders
- Lessons from ultra-distance mountain running that apply to leadership
We also discuss mentorship, the future of shipping toward 2050, and why the maritime industry is one of the most welcoming ecosystems for new ideas and new talent.
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🔗 Related Resources and Links:
• Follow Gordana Ilic on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordanailicphd/
• Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterSea
📩 Have questions or comments? Feel free to reach out via email at gordana.ilic@bettersea.tech
