European Marine Equipment Council

Michel Charles

Mr. Michel Charles obtained his engineering degree in electronics in 1969.

He spent 10 years of his career at Philips where he took care of all kinds of professionnal audio systems.

After a few other experiences in the same field, in 1983 he creates a company in France named HMS which specializes in audio, video and ligthing systems on board of passagers ships. HMS has been extended into Italy, Finland and the US and has become one of the world's leading companies in its field.

Mr Charles joined Cofrena in 1998 and became the President and Representative of the French association within EMEC. Presently, he is Treasurer and Vice Chairman of EMEC.