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Geoff Hodgson spent his early career in sales and marketing roles for multinational companies including Proctor and Gamble, Diageo and Coca Cola. He returned to the North East in 1994 to work for Newcastle Breweries, ultimately becoming Chief Executive of the Federation Brewery. He is currently working as an investor, advisor and mentor with a variety of local companies and has held a number of non-executive Board positions regionally.

Geoff is currently involved with the Nigel Wright Group, Clearly Drinks, Trustack and UMI amongst other business interests. He is also deputy chair of the Tyne & Wear Community Foundation and Durham School.

Geoff was appointed a Commissioner in 2012, became Deputy Chair in 2014 and Chair in 2016.

Martin was appointed Chief Executive by Blyth Harbour Commission in 2006 having previously held the roles of Deputy Chief Executive and Commercial & Operations Director. He also acts as Chair of the commission’s logistics subsidiary Transped.

Under his guidance Port of Blyth has grown its trade and client list significantly and is seen as a key strategic UK offshore energy support base. Now one of the largest ports of its kind in the UK, Blyth is known as an ambitious and customer focused, modern port operation. Having established the nationally significant Energy Central initiative with Northumberland County Council, further major growth around the Blyth Estuary is anticipated.

Martin is a council member of the British Ports Association having served as Chair between 2018 and 2021, is a former council member of Maritime UK, a board director of Port Skills & Safety and sits on the executive group of Subsea NE.

Martin was appointed Chief Executive and a Commissioner in 2006.

Stephen Mills practised as a shipping lawyer for 38 years, and is now a full time mediator of shipping, insurance and energy disputes. Until 2013 he was also part of the senior management team of one of the world’s largest marine mutual insurance companies, where he remains a consultant.

He was a founder partner of law firm Rayfield Mills, the Maritime Solicitors Mediation Service and most recently SeaMediation, his current mediation practice. He is the author of two books; on Bills of Lading (now in its third edition) and Letters of Indemnity.

Stephen was appointed a Commissioner in 2013 and Deputy Chair in 2016. He is also Chair of the Trustees of the Port’s Pension Scheme.