As the Global Segment Manager for Ferries at ABB, I lead the strategic development of ABB’s ferry business, focusing on advancing sustainable marine technology and enhancing operational efficiency for our clients worldwide. My role involves overseeing the entire sales lifecycle of ferry projects, from concept design to delivery, working closely with shipowners, designers, and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the industry's evolving demands.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Lead global business development efforts for the ferry segment, collaborating with cross-functional teams across technology, business operations, and sales to ensure new ferry designs align with regulatory and customer requirements.Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with shipowners, designers, and key stakeholders, ensuring that ABB’s technological offerings are customized to meet both short-term operational needs and long-term sustainability goals.Sustainability Initiatives: Spearhead projects that integrate sustainable technologies into ferry operations, driving the adoption of electric and hybrid propulsion systems to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.Team Leadership: Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, digital services, and marketing to deliver solutions that optimize operational performance and improve customer satisfaction.

As a rugby Citing Commissioner, I meticulously review match footage to identify and report acts of foul play that warrant disciplinary action not detected by the on-field match officials. By upholding fair play and player welfare, I contribute to maintaining the integrity of the sport.

The Technical Leadership Board (TLB) purpose is to contribute to the overarching IMarEST Strategy by:- Ensuring that the IMarEST is a significant industry, government and academic participant adding value through impartial technical expertise, for the benefit of society; and- Ensuring that key identified issues related to Marine Engineering Science & Technology are addressed and enhanced through effective stakeholder engagement.The TLB:Identifies and establishes clear technical views on current and emerging marine engineering, science and technology matters;Works with the IMarEST Executive to bring these matters and views to the attention of members, relevant industry, national and international regulatory, educational and professional bodies and the general public, as appropriate;Facilitates identification of opportunities for the development of technical activities and services for the membership worldwidePlans and leads on the overall technical strategy of the IMarEST;Approves the establishment and monitors the work of Special Interest Groups and Working Groups on specific technical topics;