On 8th April 2021, Lord Mountevans FICS (Hon) completed his term as President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and handed the helm over to Kevin Shakesheff FICS, a seasoned Institute advocate.
Lord Mountevans extended his tenure by six months to help guide the Institute through recent challenging times. “I would like to sincerely thank Lord Mountevans for his wise counsel and measured advice to senior officers and staff and his incredible contribution to the Institute during his term as President. I am also delighted that we have someone so dedicated to the Institute taking over as President, and on behalf of us all, I warmly welcome Kevin into the Institute family once again.” Robert Hill – Interim Director, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Kevin Shakesheff FICS (pictured) now becomes the Institute’s 58th President in its 110-year history and will help support and steer the Institute over the next two years. The primary role of the President is to represent the Institute at the highest levels and use their influence to help the Institute meet its mission of “Promoting professionalism to the shipping industry worldwide”.
Kevin has extensive knowledge of the Institute and impressive business experience. He has been a member of the Institute since 1974, he was Institute Chairman 2007-09 and has been active within the North East of England and South Wales and the West branches for many years as well as being on the Federation Council.
Kevin and his family have a long commitment to the Institute. As well as being a Fellow and former Chairman, and now President, his son, daughter, and son-in-law are all Fellows too.
“I am delighted to have the honour and privilege to once again work with many professional members from around the globe whose expertise and wisdom contribute to the enormous success of our Institute.” Kevin Shakesheff – President, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Kevin is Chairman and former Managing Director of Casper Shipping, a leading UK port agency, logistics and marine services business. He is also Co-Founder and former Chairman of the High Tide Foundation – an independent charitable foundation that delivers life changing career experiences for young people and increases awareness and engagement within the shipping sector and its supply chain. Kevin is currently Vice Chairman of the Mission to Seamans (North Tees and Hartlepool). He has an unwavering passion for education, supporting young people and for the Institute.
“It has been said that you can never really leave the Institute and I will be ensuring that this is the case for Jeffrey, Lord Mountevans FICS (Hon) going forward. He has been an exceptional President in unprecedented times, who I cannot thank enough. I am very pleased to be part of the team welcoming Kevin aboard, he has many skills which I know the Institute will benefit from in the coming years” Susan Oatway – Chair, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
