Secretary General, ZESTAs

Madadh MacLaine

Madadh MacLaine, is the Founder and Secretary General of the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), CEO of Zero Emissions Maritime Technology Ltd (ZEM-Tech). She is also a founder of the International Windships Association (IWSA) and was an active board member until March 2020. Madadh began working in zero emissions shipping with the design of a ZE multi access cargo ship in 2007. Frustrated by the lack of available technology she set off on a course to bring ZE Ship Technology to the market.

She founded ZESTAS to promote the interests of the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Industry, supporting its development and representing it’s interests to the international shipping industry and regulatory bodies, ensuring a level playing field for Zero Emissions Ship Technologies.

She has a background working in hydrogen water electrolysis as well as sustainable development in West Africa.