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NAVIGATING

LEARNING/WHERE

EXECUTIVE

DEVELOPMENT MEETS

SHIPPING

In recent years, the demand for Executive Development pro-
grams has grown in parallel to the interest shipping compa-
nies traditionally had for academic/postgraduate degrees.
These tailor-made programs are created in collaboration
with the company and aim to add value to the organization
by equipping executives with contemporary knowledge and
skills. The Alba - Thenamaris Executive Certificate in Shipping
Management attended so far by more of 50 participants from
all departments and functions of the Organization, is a great
example of such co-creation.

In the post-pandemic years, companies operating in the
shipping industry, are increasingly interested in leadership
focused programs. Most recently, Alba Executive Develop-
ment co-designed a Leadership Development Program in col-
laboration with the Human Resources department of Euronav,
while during the last year, ERMA FIRST has been collabo-
rating with Alba in the design of its Leadership Excellence
Academy.

On top of companies, several networks and collective initia-
tives related to Shipping, are equally interested in training
and education. Alba Executive Development collaborates
with organizations like HEMEXPO (Hellenic Marine Equip-
ment Manufacturers & Exporters) and WISTA Hellas (Wom-
en's International Shipping and Trading Association) to offer
training and development programs designed exclusively for
their members.

Having a mutual learning mentality in its core, Alba Executive
Development (EXED) celebrates and encompasses the “les-
sons” learned by its cooperation with the shipping industry: a
community with high-quality standards, a group of executives
showcasing resilience in their demanding work, agility to con-
stant changes in their work environment, and above all great
dedication and commitment to their industry.

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