Richard Sadler, CEO of Lloyd’s Register Group Ltd (LR) – the University’s partner on the Southampton Maritime Centre of Excellence, was honoured with the Maritime Fellowship Award at the Maritime Foundation’s Maritime Media Awards, held at the Institute of Directors.
The ground-breaking collaboration between the University and Lloyd’s Register Group is the UK’s largest University-business partnership.
The Maritime Fellowship Award is the highest honour bestowed by the Maritime Foundation to an individual who has made a truly outstanding contribution to stimulating public engagement in maritime issues.
Richard Sadler said on receiving the award: “I am very honoured to receive this award. We all have an obligation to drive the industry towards better dialogue with government, to speak with one voice, and get government to recognise the importance of UK maritime and the need for a cohesive maritime strategy.”
Julian Parker OBE, Chairman of the Organising Committee said: “This year the Trustees were unanimous in their choice of a leader who has tirelessly worked not only to develop his own organisation, but also raise the profile of the maritime sector and drive his vision to bring government, business and academia together for the benefit of society.”