Details

Organization:	Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
Address:	30151 Tomas Street
	Rancho Santa Margarita
	California
	92688-2125
	USA
Phone:	(800) 729-7234
	(949) 858-7234 (U.S.)
Fax:	(949) 858 7264
Email:	webmaster@padi.com
URL:	http://www.padi.com

Description

• PADI Worldwide is a privately held corporation guided by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and officers and directors comprising the Worldwide Executive Committee. The PADI Worldwide group includes seven service offices, some of which are wholly owned subsidiaries, while others are licensees. PADI Worldwide manages the long range planning and global marketing for the organization while the officers, managers and staff at each PADI Office conduct the day-to-day business activities that support PADI programs and provide services to PADI Members. PADI Members influence corporate decisions by sharing their opinions through advisory boards, member forums and responding to surveys sent out by PADI Worldwide or PADI Offices. PADI Worldwide is also affiliated with several companies, foundations and organizations that provide additional services to PADI Members and to the dive industry. Corporate affiliates include the PADI Travel Network which provides travel services and Diving Science and Technology (DSAT) Corp. which develops educational and promotional products and programs. The PADI Diving Society is an affiliated organization for underwater enthusiasts that encourages active participation in diving. The Project AWARE Foundation and the PADI Foundation are nonprofit organizations established by PADI to support environmental and educational efforts through grant programs and other efforts.