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The newest team members bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise…

Andy Garland has been appointed as Senior Operations Manager, with over thirty years’ experience within the marina industry. Previously he headed up an international marina consultancy business, with extensive knowledge and expertise in managing operational projects from marina feasibility, design and construction, through to successful long-term growth of marinas and their land-side mixed use developments.

Andy has had previous involvement with Marina Projects; “During my time in the industry, I have known Mike and the team at Marina Projects for many years, and the opportunity to be part of their growing business was simply an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. The breadth and depth of their project experience is in a class of its own, and added to this, the range of experience and expertise across all departments is quite unique, and I am genuinely excited to be part of the team providing seamless support to both domestic and international consultancy projects and to provide support to the operational businesses”.

Sara Stanton has joined Marina Projects as the newest Project Manager, she has brought with her many years of experience within the boating industry, including an array of roles from race crew coordinator for the Global Challenge, as a skipper and trainer, as well as roles covering engineering and boat production. As an experienced sailor and powerboater with a love of the water, Sara is a welcome addition to the team; “I am delighted to be joining the company at a pivotal point of expansion with several exciting projects in development. The Marina Projects team have been extremely welcoming, helping me settle smoothly into the new role.”

Rory Dickinson has joined Marina Projects as Junior Project Manager, since graduating from Plymouth University in 2023 with a BSc in Geology he has followed his passion for mountaineering. Having undertaken international expeditions he is now exploring another passion of his by joining the marine leisure industry and is looking forward to being involved in projects across the world.

Rory’s enthusiasm has been very much welcomed; “I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few months at Marina Projects, and I am excited to see what the future holds working with this inspiring team on fascinating projects”.

Mike Ward, Marina Projects Managing Director commented “The consultancy activity and operational businesses are both enjoying exceptional growth, with the consultancy in particular enjoying significant international success.  We are delighted that Andy, Sara and Rory have joined the team over the last few months with each of them already having the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the team effort. Andy’s significant operational experience plays particularly well to support both the operational businesses and the consultancy. Our strategy is founded on growing and developing the consultancy team and we expect to be adding some more resource in the coming months”