Tim Burnell has a distinguished career in the development and construction of RoPax ferries and High Speed Craft. He began in 1996 as Administration Manager with Incat Tasmania, overseeing a Chinese HSC new build program. He quickly advanced to Operations and Commercial Manager for Incat’s global fleet, managing drydockings, deliveries, and transit voyages. In 2001, Tim transitioned to a Project Manager role at Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand, where he supervised the construction of a 37-metre luxury sailing yacht. He then served as Operations Manager at Turbo Systems International, managing contracts and an 18-engineer team. Tim returned to Incat Tasmania in 2006 as Commercial Manager and Supply Contracts Manager. Two years later, he co-founded Maatsuyker, which has grown into the world's largest broker of fast ferry contracts. He later took on leadership roles at Incat as General Manager and CEO, showcasing his expertise in meetings, negotiations, and administration. Outside the ferry industry, Tim is a world champion sailor, with over 30,000 nautical miles of competitive offshore racing, and was a participant in successful Hales Trophy and Atlantic Ocean sailing record endeavours. He is also an avid cyclist, having competed across Europe’s major mountain ranges.