Meet the team
Our team consists of senior associates and consultants, combining the skills and experience of the best minds in the business to provide the marina developer/operator with unbiased, independent and qualified advice.
James Beaver, Founding Director
James Beaver is a marina specialist with over 25 years industry experience, responsible for numerous global marina projects from inception, through to commissioning and operation - James knows how to successfully integrate and optimise the all-important land/water interface.
Bill Green, Founding Director
Bill Green is arguably one of the most talented marina designers in the world.
Bill has 30+ years experience in turnkey design, construction and operation of major marinas all over the globe, along with design and consultancy services for numerous other marinas and waterfronts.
Tim Denton, Technical Director
Tim Denton is an engineer with 35+ years of experience in consultancy with a focus on design and project management for civil and waterside developments, ranging from commercial port facilities to marinas and coastal regeneration projects, worldwide.
Charlotte Broadribb, Associate Marketing Director
Charlotte Broadribb has 20+ years brand, advertising, marketing and communications experience. For 10+ years Charlotte has worked with marina destinations all over the world to devise and implement successful marketing strategies and campaigns.
Glynn Thomas, Project Manager
Glynn Thomas is a highly skilled, professional and dedicated general marina operations and project manager with 19+ years experience in both UK and overseas environments. He has an eye for detail and a proven track record of managing capital works and developing growth within marina and waterfront businesses, whilst controlling costs and maintaining exemplary standards, he is adept at dealing with members of government, guests, staff and contractors.
Harry Windsor, Lead Technical Consultant
With 25+ years’ of marinas & yacht operational management, Harry Windsor is a highly motivated, professional and capable project manager, with global experience in marina & coastal developments. Having spent much of his recent working past in the MENA region, Harry has a documented history of managing capital works projects to ensure positive outcomes and timely project success.
Ruurd van Putten, Consultant, ASEAN
Ruurd has 20+ years of experience in the yachting and marina industry. After working several years in The Netherlands as professional skipper, yacht broker and marina manager. Ruurd relocated to Vietnam in 2007, a pioneer in the new yacht market, he founded its first yacht sales, charter and management company, also providing expertise and advice for marinas and yacht clubs, yacht management and yacht building.
Joseph Wong, Asian Region Representative
Joseph Wong has 10+ years’ experience in the marina industry and is Marina Solutions International’s representative in Asia. He has consulted on waterfront development and marina design & management throughout many regions within Asia. Joseph also brings 25+ years sales & marketing experience and in-depth expertise of the Asian markets and the expectations of developers in the region.
Full-service, turnkey process
Together we offer unrivalled professional consultancy services that can be called upon at any stage of a marina’s life. Our turnkey solutions provide site analyses, market insights, operational guidance, concept and detailed designs, business planning, marketing and the strategic input needed for a marina to thrive.