• 2024-Dec-12

Change at the top of IMCI

Brussels – After 25 years and 25 days at the helm of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), managing director Uli Heinemann will hand over the helm at the turn of the year 2024/25. IMCI is the largest CE certifier in the water sports industry.

Heinemann, who has played a key role in shaping the company for over a quarter of a century, is leaving at his own request. He was bid farewell by the board of directors at the IMCI annual general meeting in Amsterdam in November.

“After signing more than 67,700 certificates, it is time for me to start a new phase in my life,” explained Heinemann. ”However, I will remain loyal to the industry and continue to work as a consultant and assessor in the areas of CE, UKCA and NMMA certifications. I can hardly imagine a life outside of this industry.”

In Ulrich Manigel, Heinemann has found an experienced successor. “Mr. Manigel has been with us for 22 years and has worked his way up to positions of responsibility since he joined us. His in-depth understanding of the certification business is paying off today,” says the outgoing managing director in praise of his successor.

Heinemann was already bid a festive farewell by the IMCI inspectors at this year's inspectors' meeting in Gdansk in the summer.

"The inspectors of IMCI and the staff at the head office are the main pillars of the company. With their extensive expertise and experience, they are at the forefront of ensuring the success of the certification business. I have truly grown fond of this group,” emphasizes Uli Heinemann. ‘I look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the future and to remaining part of this truly strong team as an inspector.’

With his many years of experience, Uli Heinemann has laid a strong foundation for the future of the Notified Body.