Unlock the Future of the Marine Industry Workplace at METSTRADE!
Hosted by Soundings Trade Only.
We’re pleased to invite all attendees and exhibitors to an exclusive and game-changing session where Michele Goldsmith, Vice President and General Manager of the Soundings Trade Only group, will reveal the highly anticipated results of the 2024 Marine Industry Global Workplace Study.
This marks the first time a global coalition of marine companies, associations, and media joined forces to dive deep into the workforce challenges and opportunities facing our industry. This groundbreaking study is set to redefine how we attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the conversation shaping the future of marine professionals worldwide. Be the first to access these powerful insights that will propel your business forward!
Speakers
Michele J. Goldsmith is a seeker, artist, and marine media and industry leader. With a passion to connect and inform the recreational marine community. Michele utilizes media tools to drive progress and foster innovation. She is the vice president and general manager of the Soundings Trade Only group, the leading marine business-to-business multi-media brand, which is part of Active Interest Media. Her marine industry experience includes manufacturing operations, product development, and marketing and sales management roles to the OEM, aftermarket, domestic and international sectors. Michele’s impact extends beyond her professional roles, as she has actively served the marine industry on the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) board of directors and its executive board, as chairperson of the NMMA MACD board of directors, on the Grow Boating and NMMA PAC board of directors, and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) technical board of directors. Notably, she was honoured with the 2023 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year award and the 2024 Alan J. Freedman award presented by the NMMA for outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation.