The Team

Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, recruited a world class team from the outset. Key team members include Grant Simmer as CEO, Ben Ainslie and Skipper and Helmsman and Iain Percy as Tactician.

The team has progressed far in terms of organisational structure and set up with the core areas of sailing, shore, and commercial all planned and ready to move forward into the 34th America's Cup

Team Origin

KEY MANAGEMENT TEAM


Sir Keith Mills

Sir Keith Mills Team Principal

Sir Keith Mills was born and educated in the UK. He founded Air Miles International…

Grant Simmer

Grant Simmer CEO

Grant Simmer joined TEAMORIGIN as CEO in May 2010. This will be Grant’s eighth America’s…

Ben Ainslie

Ben Ainslie Skipper and Helmsman

Ben Ainslie is Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor. At London 2012, Ben will endeavour to…

Marcus Hutchinson

Marcus Hutchinson Director of External Affairs

David Duff

David Duff Shore Operations Director

David is one of the most experienced operational officers in the business

Leslie Greenhalgh

Leslie Greenhalgh Marketing, Communications & Events Director

Leslie is no stranger to the yachting world, having worked with GBR Challenge and the…

Vivienne Jarvis

Vivienne Jarvis HR Director

Worked with Sir Keith Mills in the London 2012 Olympic bid and the London Organising…

Jon Teeman

Jon Teeman Commercial Director

Jon joined the team in September 2009 bringing with him a wealth of experience in…

TEAMORIGIN SAILING SQUAD 2010 (AC and TP series)


Simon Daubney
Trimmer
Mark McTeague
Grinder
Warwick Fleury
Mainsheet
Will McCathy
Grinder
Juan Vila
Navigator
Mark Mendelblatt
Strategist/traveller
Andy Hemmings
Trimmer
David Carr
Back Up Grinder
Matt Cornwell
Mid Bow
Andrew Simpson
Strategist
Anthony Nossiter
Runner/pit assist
Christian Kamp
Trim Down
Pawel Bielecki
Grinder
Mike Mottl
Trim Up
Mark McTeague
Grinder
Chris Brittle
Mid Grind
Julian Cressant
Mast
Matt Mitchell
Bowman
Iain Percy
Tactician
Pete Cunningham
Fitness Support
Kelvin Harrap
Afterguard Coach
James Stagg
Pit
Stevie Erickson
Sailing Manager

SHORE TEAM (AC events and TP series)


Harry Lynskey
Chef
Ian Goldsworthy
Rigger
Dylan Clarke
Boatbuilder
Nick Bice
TP Boat Captain
Sam Bourne
Deck / Winch