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ICOMIA appoints Darren Vaux as President

by Boating Industry Association 2 Feb 2023 11:53 GMT

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations last week voted unanimously to appoint Darren Vaux as President.

Darren welcomed the confirmation at a special general meeting and made clear his ongoing commitment to the growth and prosperity of global industry.

"It has been my pleasure to represent the Australian Industry at ICOMIA over the last decade and I am honoured to be appointed President," said Darren Vaux. "Our global industry faces many challenges and opportunities over the coming years and the international collaboration achieved through ICOMIA provides us with the tools, resources and shared expertise required to preserve and enhance the prosperity of our global industry."

ICOMIA is the international trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966. It brings together 37 national marine industry associations and the leading industry organisations representing over 90% of the global marine industry turnover.

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