Executive Director Business Development, Shipping/ SVP Cruise Operations
Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.
Katherine Avelino, better known in the industry as Karen, has been an active speaker/participant at various international maritime fora. She is currently the Executive director of Business Development and the Senior Vice President of the Cruise Division of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., one of the biggest Crew Management and Crew Agency organization in the Philippines. Karen boasts over 17 years of maritime experience, encompassing Business Development, Training, Crew Development, and manpower supply for leading cruise line companies. Presently, she serves as the President of the Philippine Association of Maritime Training Centers, Inc., Executive Committee member of MSC Crewing Services, Inc., a Board of Trustee member of the Filipino Shipowners Association, a Board of Director at RCCL Crew Management, Inc., and a distinguished member of The Women in Shipping Panel, established by the International Chamber of Shipping in the UK to advocate for gender equality and diversity in the maritime sector. Her exceptional contributions have been acknowledged through the prestigious title of Maritime SheEO of the year by Maritime SheEO, an esteemed global organization dedicated to driving positive change in the maritime and related industries through initiatives focusing on diversity & inclusion (D&I), leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and competitive advantage. Karen is deeply passionate about sports, with a particular focus on running. This year, she seized the opportunity to participate in the TBR Marathon (42 km) in February, followed by the TCS London Marathon on April 21 alongside her daughter, proudly representing the Seafarer's Charity. Karen frequently engages in running races with her family, fostering a shared love for fitness and wellness. Representing the best and brightest of PTC, Karen is proof positive that the PTC vision, mission and values are alive and well across the organization. Karen remains in humble, energized service as she contributes her time, passion and knowledge to transforming the Filipino seafarers into Global Maritime Professionals.