The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held its Annual General Meeting at The Langham Sydney on Monday 10 November, where a newly elected board for 2026 was formed.
The meeting marked a period of transition with long-serving board members retiring and new representatives joining to bring fresh perspectives to the team.
After 7 years of contribution, AIMEX bids farewell to Kane Bygrave, Director, Aurora Global Logistics and Eli Green, Director, Greencorp Marine who has served for 5 years. We thank them for their years of valuable contribution.
AIMEX has welcomed four new Board Members. They include Andrew Wagner, Business Development Manager at Tropical Reef Shipyard; and Brendan Cooley, Managing Director of International Maritime Services. In addition, Kathleen Ferguson, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef Chair and Managing Director of Trinity Fire Services; and Zac Bailey, Principal and Maritime Lawyer of Indo Pacific Solutions.
This years Board formation also reaffirms Tom Hill’s position as a Board Member, having taken over from Steve Fisher in his retirement from Rivergate Marina and Shipyard.
The 2026 AIMEX Board of Directors include:
Jeremy Spear, AIMEX President, Director, Spear Green Design
Brad Marsden, AIMEX Vice President, Founder & Director, Marine Air Flow International
Michaela Claes, AIMEX Treasurer, Operations Manager, Pantaenius Australia
Carl Amor, Director, Aqualuma LED Lighting
Zac Bailey, Principal and Maritime Lawyer of Indo Pacific Solutions
Chris Blackwell, Sales & Marketing Manager, Echo Marine Group
Brendan Cooley, Managing Director of International Maritime Services
Kathleen Ferguson, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef Chair and Managing Director of Trinity Fire Services
Jessica Gatt, Managing Director, Marine Protection System
Tom Hill, Director, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard
Nick Lester, General Manager – Sydney Harbour, SeaLink
Alan Steber, General Manager & Director, Steber International
Stephen Vincent, Director, Austral Propeller Company
Andrew Wagner, Business Development Manager at Tropical Reef Shipyard
Jeremy Spear, AIMEX President commented; “The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is excited to announce the appointment of a refreshed and dynamic Board, blending longstanding, proven leadership with new expertise drawn from across the industry. This diverse mix of experienced members and new recruits from both sides of the country and various sectors will drive AIMEX’s ongoing evolution and success.
As we look ahead, AIMEX is well-positioned to seize new opportunities both domestically and internationally. With a focus on the three key pillars of the marine industry—AIMEX, the Australian Marine Exporters; ACMG, the Commercial Marine Group; and Superyacht Australia—we are committed to supporting the continued strong growth and global competitiveness of Australia’s marine sector.
We look forward to working together with our industry partners to deliver on these exciting opportunities and to further strengthen Australia’s position as a leader in the global marine industry.”
AIMEX extends its sincere gratitude to the departing board members for their valuable contributions and dedicated service over the years, which have played a crucial role in shaping the success and growth of the organisation.
