Francesco leads the IMEC Secretariat since 2015 and during his tenure has steered the organisation to an exponential growth in both size and influence that sees it now recognised as the leading maritime employers’ organisation in the world.

Over the years he has also overseen expansion into new areas of interest and helped raise IMEC’s international profile whilst at the same time focusing on its core business of industrial relations, shepherding it through many challenging IBF rounds.

Before joining IMEC Francesco spent 9 years at sea with Princess Cruises and a further 14 years in senior Crew Management roles with Carnival UK, MSC Cruises and K Line.