Celebrating Sue Henney

Celebrating Sue Henney: A Well-Deserved Recognition in the Maritime Media

The entire team at Idwal are delighted to celebrate an exceptional milestone and one of our most-loved colleagues. Our Head of Marketing, Sue Henney, has been named one of All About Shipping’s 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024—a truly well-deserved honour.

Since joining Idwal in January 2022, Sue has made an immeasurable impact on both our business and our customers. Her expertise, dedication, and passion for the maritime industry have been nothing short of extraordinary. With over 30 years of experience in the sector, Sue’s contributions extend far beyond her role at Idwal. She is a trustee of ISWAN (International Seafarers Welfare Assistance Network), a co-founder of the Liverpool Propeller Club, and an active member of Liverpool’s Port Welfare Committee. Her influence and leadership in the maritime industry are truly inspiring.

As Sue herself has expressed, this recognition extends beyond individuals—it is a celebration of the incredible women shaping the future of maritime. We at Idwal couldn’t agree more. We are proud to work alongside so many talented professionals, both women and men, who are driving meaningful progress in our industry.

Please join us in congratulating Sue on this fantastic achievement. Well done, Sue!

We had the time to catch up with Team Idwal about why they love working with Sue:

"Sue is an absolute pleasure to work with, bringing a fantastic attitude and deep expertise in both her role and the shipping industry. She is incredibly supportive of the team, always contributing valuable ideas and insights. It’s no surprise that she has been recognized among the Top 100 Women in the shipping industry - an achievement that is truly well deserved!"

Marios Buzo - Senior S&P Executive, Greece and region

"Working with Sue is a privilege. From my first day at Idwal, it was clear that her deep knowledge of the industry comes from years of experience in maritime. She has a talent for translating industry challenges into clear, engaging stories that resonate.

Beyond that, she’s a passionate advocate for seafarers’ welfare, always striving to improve the lives of those at the heart of the industry. She’s a fantastic colleague—supportive, collaborative, and always encouraging those around her to grow. This recognition is well deserved!"

Edryd Sharp - Lead Product Designer

"Sue may be small in stature but she is a powerhouse in shipping. Her breadth of knowledge and experience combined with her willingness to share it, has helped me enormously since I started at Idwal 4 months ago. Thanks to Sue, when I was thrown into the deep end, I managed to swim and not sink. Idwal Marine is passionate about crew welfare and it didn't take me long to realise that this change in company policy was driven largely by Sue and the desperate need for the shipping industry to do more. Sue strives to make conditions better for all those working at sea and I know she is proud to be on the board of the Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society, The Intl Seafarer's Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN) & The Propeller Club Liverpool & North West."

Karen-May Oliver, Head of RevOps

 "Sue is not only incredibly talented but also a pleasure to work with. Her dedication and impact in the industry were recognised when she was named one of the Top 100 Women in Shipping, a well-deserved honour for her contributions."

Jack Casey, S&P Executive

"Sue is one the sweetest people I know. She's a professional in her field and extremely fantastic at what she does. 

Her creativity in terms of the marketing view assist me many times to stay focus, allowing me to deliver results." 

Edlyn Tan, S&P Executive

“Sue’s influence extends far beyond her role here at Idwal—she’s a huge advocate for seafarers rights across the industry and has a deep understanding of the maritime sector. She has a positive impact in everything that she does, both here at Idwal and beyond - and we're incredibly proud to see her get the recognition she deserves.”

Nick Owens, CEO

"It is a true honour to be able to work with Sue - someone who is tireless in her advocation of crew welfare at all levels. Her tireless efforts in this area are an inspiration to all around her and her inclusion in the top 100 women in shipping it truly deserved!"

Thom Herbert, Key Account Manager & Crew Welfare Advocate

"Sue is the most warm, compassionate, knowledgeable and fun person! She lights up every room she walks in to and I am so grateful to call her my colleague and friend."

Victoria Morgan, Financial Controller

"Sue is a fantastic colleague, her unwavering passion for the industry is evident, and her commitment to championing Women in the maritime industry is inspiring, Sue would be an asset to any team and we are very lucky to have her here at Idwal."

Matthew Cummins, Head of Transactional Services

"I have only had the pleasure of working with Sue for 3 years but her wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts in the maritime sector is simply amazing.  Sue is always happy to offer guidance and support, not just on creative marketing strategies, but to all aspects of the business. She truly is an inspiration to all women, particularly in this male dominated industry."

Allison Hetherton, Head of HR

"Sue is not only incredibly talented but also an absolute pleasure to work with. Her commitment and passion for the industry is certainly infectious and being recognised in the Top 100 Women in Shipping is a well-deserved honour for such a wonderful colleague! Well done, Sue!"

Jack Casey, S&P Executive