Ruth Wood

Head of Commercial, Mersey Maritime Ltd

Ruth Wood is the Head of Commercial at Mersey Maritime Ltd. Before, she worked as Group Senior Marketing Manager at Peel Ports Group, Senior Research Executive at Synovate. She completed her education from Newcastle University.

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Maritime Minister Mike Kane highlights Liverpool's future

The event, organised by the industry’s regional cluster organisation, and hosted by CEO, Ruth Wood, in collaboration with Peel Ports Group and Connected Places Catapult, was hosted in the iconic...

Agreement to secure Liverpool Cruise Terminal future welcomed by Mersey Maritime

A new agreement has been signed to secure the future of Liverpool City Council in a major deal announced on Wednesday 3rd April between Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH) and Peel Ports Group. The agreem...

Mersey Maritime showcase sector to Shadow Maritime Minister

The crucial importance of the maritime industry to the Liverpool City Region was the focus of a full day tour for the Shadow Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP, when he visited the area on Thursday 15th...

Mersey Maritime hosts first regional Wista event celebrating diversity

Mersey Maritime, in collaboration with WISTA UK, successfully marked the first regional event for WISTA UK in 2024 with the conclusion of their ‘Diversity in Maritime’ networking evening...

Mersey Maritime announces the appointment of Phil Waterhouse as their new Chairman

Regional cluster organisation, Mersey Maritime, are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Waterhouse as their new Chairman. The Group Corporate Affairs Director for APCL, and former Royal Na...

Mersey Maritime exceeds £20,000 pledge for The Hive Youth Zone

Regional cluster organisation, Mersey Maritime are delighted to announce that they have surpassed their initial pledge of £20,000 for The Hive Youth Zone, a local charity providing essential sup...

Mersey Maritime expands team with new Marketing and Events Apprentice appointment

Regional cluster organisation, Mersey Maritime is pleased to announce the appointment of Marketing and Events Apprentice, Phoebe Martin-Jackson. Phoebe brings her creativity and enthusiasm to Mersey...

Mersey Maritime CEO - Ruth Wood appointed to Liverpool City Region’s new Business and Enterprise Board

Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced appointments to a new Business and Enterprise Board for the Liverpool City Region. The new board has taken over the role of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in...

Mersey Maritime to forge closer links with Nautilus International

An existing close partner of Mersey Maritime, Nautilus International represents 20,000 maritime professionals in its capacity as a global trade union. They include ship masters, officers, cadets, s...

Mersey Maritime explains how decarbonisation is now the biggest challenge

Decarbonisation and the battle against climate change will only be achieved by a global effort – and ‘the UK can lead the world.’ That is the view of Victoria Race, Deputy Director...

Maritime and military face identical recruitment challenge at Maritime Exchange conference

Both the UK military and the £116bn maritime industry face the same tough challenges when it comes to recruiting the right people with the right skills for the next few decades. That was the cl...

Mersey Maritime announces the appointment of Ruth Wood as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Mersey Maritime, a regional cluster organisation for the North West maritime sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Wood as their Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st July 20...

Tech leaders come together for Mersey Maritimes latest forum

Mersey Maritime was delighted to welcome leading figures within the tech space as speakers at their latest Technology & Innovation Forum (TIF) delivered in partnership with Getronics and Port City...

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