Team and structure

^{📍Québec, QC}

David Bolduc is Green Marine International’s President and CEO, responsible for overseeing both Green Marine and Green Marine Europe’s administration, program development and strategic planning. He leads a team of 10 employees based in Quebec City, Saint John’s, and Seattle, as well as in Bordeaux and Ajaccio, France. He was appointed to his role immediately after the established of Green Marine International in May 2024. He previously served as Green Marine’s executive director, being chosen to fill that role in 2010 based on his active involvement in the North American program’s inception, structuring, and ultimately launch in 2007. Reporting directly to the board of directors, he is Green Marine International’s primary representative in terms of ensuring the program’s outreach.

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^{📍Québec, QC}

Manon Lanthier serves as Senior Communications Manager. In this strategic role, she designs and implements the certification program's communications strategy in alignment with Green Marine International's objectives. She oversees the planning and coordination of internal and external communications through various channels that include social media, Green Marine’s Magazine, as well as website and news bulletins. She also plays a leading role in organizing the logistics of the annual GreenTech conference, a flagship event held in a different North American city each year.
A part of the Green Marine team since May 2011, her work reflects her commitment to the program's successful evolution and her abilities to adapt her role to meet the diverse and continually expanding challenges of sustainable maritime transportation.

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^{📍Québec, QC}

Véronique Trudeau joined the Green Marine team in September 2019 and holds the position of Program Manager. She coordinates the St. Lawrence Advisory Committee and provides support for the participants in this region. She coordinates the technical committee for ports, the Seaway, terminals, and shipyards that communicates in French, and is responsible for the majority of the performance indicators applicable to these participant categories. Véronique also leads various working groups tasked with reviewing the program for required updates and possible further development. She oversaw the development of the Community Relations performance indicator, as well as the new one for Aquatic Ecosystems.

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^{📍Québec, QC}

In March 2025, Emilie Bedard joined the Green Marine team as a Communications officer. In this role, she is involved in a variety of essential tasks, from newsletter conception and website management to social media coordination and member support. She thus works closely with the team on internal and external communications projects, and is also closely involved in GreenTech's logistics.

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^{📍St. John's, NL}

Allison Ryan joined the Green Marine team in January 2024 and holds the position of Program Manager. Being based in St. John’s, NL, she coordinates the North Atlantic Advisory Committee and supports the program’s East Coast participants in both Canada and the U.S. She is also involved in reviewing and developing the Green Marine program’s requirements and supports the external verification process.

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^{📍Montréal, QC}

With extensive experience in accounting and finance, Mohammed Zahiri joined Green Marine in August 2024 where he leads the growing organization's financial and administrative operations. He contributes to financial planning and management, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting, as well as general administrative duties such as assisting with meeting preparations and membership support. 

^{📍Seattle, WA}

Eleanor Kirtley opened Green Marine’s first U.S. and satellite office when she joined the program in November 2014. As senior program manager, she coordinates the certification process and program development with the other three program managers. Eleanor also coordinates the West Coast Advisory Committee, supports our participants in this region and elsewhere in the United States, and facilitates the technical committee for ship owners. In addition to being responsible for all of the certification criteria for vessels, Eleanor also oversees the development of performance indicators for air emissions.

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^{📍Seattle, WA}

Brittney Blokker joined the Green Marine team as a program manager in September 2021. She is one of two team members in based in Seattle, Washington. Her primary roles are reviewing and developing the Green Marine program’s requirements, particularly as they relate to ship owners, as well as supporting U.S. participants. She also coordinates the Great Lakes Advisory Committee.

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^{📍Bordeaux, France}

Antidia has been Green Marine Europe's General Manager since February 2025. In this role, she acts as GME spokesperson and coordinates the strategic and operational development of the European environmental certification program, working closely with Green Marine International. She ensures institutional representation, oversees the certification rollout in Europe, and supports participants in their progress in terms of the maritime sector’s transitional challenges.

^📍Toulouse

Romain joined the Green Marine Europe team in November 2021 and assists the Surfrider Foundation Europe to develop the Green Marine Europe environmental certification program.

Prior to join Green Marine Europe, Romain BENOIT worked for 15 years for the classification society Bureau Veritas in France, the West Indies and then in Canada. He took on different roles within the group: marine surveyor, auditor, new construction manager and then director for Bureau Veritas Marine (Canada) Inc.

^{📍Ajaccio, France}

Pasquine joined the Green Marine Europe team in April 2025 as Communication Manager, Europe. She designs and implements the certification program's communications strategy in alignment with Green Marine International's objectives. She rolls out communications through all possible means (digital channels, media, and events), ensuring consistent messaging regarding the environmental issues in the maritime sector. She contributes to the management of the European stakeholder network and monitors industry trends to develop innovative formats to enhance the impact of our commitments.