Tom has a long association with the maritime industry having been an active sailor and student of boatbuilding in Southampton. His career has encompassed a wide range of market sectors and he has gathered experience of business development, marketing, and distribution in an international business environment.

 

He has managed UK pavilions at overseas shows, plus inward and outward missions including Meet-the-Buyer events. In February 2017 he joined SMI as the Business Development Director and was appointed Chief Executive of SMI in August 2020. In this role he represents members and industry on many government panels, and also Chairs the Maritime UK Technology & Innovation Group