Listen "From Chemical Engineering to Maritime Leadership: Claudia Beumer’s Journey"
Episode Synopsis
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 industryThe unique culture of shipping and why people either stay forever or leave fastThe power of relationships and networking in a global industryLessons from 15 years in maritime and what makes the industry specialThe challenge of moving fast while bringing people along in digitalization & decarbonizationWhy she took the leap into entrepreneurship and what she learned in her first yearHow diversity and inclusion have always been part of maritime but need better visibilityHer thoughts on alternative fuels like ammonia, LNG, and biofuelsThe 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!📌 Follow for more updates:🌐 Website: www.bettersea.tech📩 Connect with us: [email protected]#MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #GreenFuels #Decarbonization #Leadership #Digitalization #wavemakerspodcast Subscribe to our channel and be the first to join future coffee conversations with the maritime change makers!🔗 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 [email protected]