Merle Mestern

Merle Mestern, BSc, MICS, currently serves as the Head of Quality Assurance at COLUMBIA Cruise Services since November 2022. Prior to this role, Merle held the position of Management Systems Officer at Columbia Shipmanagement from February 2010 to November 2022, where responsibilities included maintaining and reviewing the company's management system, conducting internal audits, and providing training for shore-based employees. Merle's educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Maritime Economics and Port Management from Jade Hochschule and a professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Additional experience includes roles at Kuehne + Nagel and Ethicon Endo-Surgery, highlighting a diverse skill set in export operations and medical device innovation.