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Chairman David McQueen is currently managing director of Azzura Marine and has been working in the marine industry for over 32 years. David brings considerable experience of boat building and management to the Superyacht Australia Board. His career started in the United Kingdom as an apprentice wooden boat builder and his first job was to help with the construction of a wooden high speed motor yacht designed by Don Shed for the Arga Khan. This vessel (which is still operational) broke various boundaries of construction and speed, including it's lightweight F-board floating interior which gave comfort when the vessel was performing at 50 knots. During his career David has gained many years experience in all facets of the superyacht industry from companies like Souters in the UK, Oceanfast where he was General Manager for over 10 years and to currently running Azzura Marine as Managing Director. His experiences include the construction of over 30 motor and sailing yachts including the internationally renowned "Thunder" at 50m which is designed by the late Jon Bannenberg, "Perfect Perception" at 46m designed by Donald Starkey and "Aussie Rules" at 70m designed by Sam Sorgiovanni. Azzura Marine and the Australian marine industry has established and been recognised for its contribution in "refit and repair" and was commended at the World Superyacht Awards in London in early 2010.
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Director Murray has been involved in the marine industry for over 35 years even during his school years Murray was involved in his families fishing trawlers, after school he completed a fitter and turner apprenticeship before gaining his Marine Engineering/Masters ticket. Murray then shifted his career to the luxury yacht building sector where he was engineering and production manager at Lloyds Ships followed by operations/project manager at Australian Yacht Builders. During this time he was involved in the construction, trials and delivery of many Super Yachts including a 192' Aluminium Ketch. After a stint as an engineer in the USA, Bahamas and Caribbean on Superyachts, Murray returned to Australia where he formed his own company Marine Engineering Consultants in 1992, his company has achieved local and international recognition and accolades over these years and has completed many new builds and refits during this time. Murray brings a wealth of experience to the Superyacht Australia Board. |
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Director Gary completed Trades in both Spray Painting and as a Fitter Welder before embarking on a world trip that would end up spanning 7 years and covering a huge distance. While Backpacking through Europe Gary converged on Antibes where he joined the Superyacht industry as Professional Crew. It was here that Gary spent his time applying his skills to the engineering department and learning the onboard systems inside out. After completing tickets as a Yacht Engineer and managing the engineering department on several large scale refit projects, one of which spanned 2 years in the yard, Gary decided to return to Brisbane and start Stella Marine Group. Since its inception Stella Marine Group has enjoyed significant growth with the opening of Stella Systems in 2008 and a second branch of both Stella Marine and Stella Systems on the Gold Coast in 2010. Gary is very passionate and active in the Superyacht industry, a founding member of Superyacht Base Brisbane and now the Vice Chairman of the same organisation and Brisbane Representative on the Board of Superyacht Base Australia
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Director Richard Morris spent 14 years at sea, sailing as a deck officer on commercial ships with P&O Swire and aboard a variety of large superyachts in the 1980’s. After attaining his Master Mariner’s Certificate in 1994, Richard sailed as Captain of five large superyachts up to 65m, cruising extensively throughout the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific regions, and supervised a 50m new construction in Holland.
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Director From an early start in interior outfitting and yacht mast construction, Rod became involved in the logistics and marketing of motor yachts in the mid eighties and continues the link today. With a broad knowledge of the Australian people and companies involved in yacht construction, the support suppliers and services, Rod is well equipped to assist visiting yachts and the industry as a whole with all services required and ensure these services are to the standard expected for this industry. He is also well versed in the needs of the industry and the facilities available to be able to dialogue with both State and Federal Government. |
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CEO Appointed as SYBA CEO in 2010, MaryAnne Edwards has extensive experience within commercially based and member organizations. MaryAnne has held the position CEO for Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX) since 2005 and has built extensive relationships within the marine industry globally in this time. Previously MaryAnne held CEO and senior management positions within following industry sectors, Automotive, Sports and Entertainment and Property Management. MaryAnne has an MBA in international marketing and post graduate qualifications in Human Resource and Business Management. |
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