Mary Ann Pastrana

Mary Ann Ibuna Pastrana is one empowered woman who ventured into a career in maritime generally seen as the preserve of men. In confronting this popular view, she epitomizes the gradually changing backdrop on the role of women amidst calls for gender equality.

Born to a family of entrepreneurs, Mary Ann said her journey in shipping and port operations started in the 1980s when she and her husband chartered vessels for their trading business. She is Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Capp Group of Companies, which is engaged in the trading of bulk raw materials for the cement industry.