Sean has been in the international maritime media sphere for close to 40 years, as an editor, publisher and PR specialist.
Prior to setting up Elaborate Communications 22 years ago, Sean was Publisher at the Informa Group, overseeing a department of 40 publications and a staff of 60+. Prior to that he was Political Editor at Lloyd List, the world’s oldest newspaper.
Sean is the driving force behind London International Shipping Week, turning what was a dream into a major reality with the event celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, attracting 35,000 people to London to attend 350+ events.
Sean is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, was clothed in the livery of the Shipwrights and is also a Freeman of the City of London. He is also a Freeman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. He sits on the Board of Maritime UK and InterManager, and represents the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association as an NGO at the International Maritime Organisation.