The Team

Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, recruited a world class team from the outset. Initial key team members recruited included Mike Sanderson as Team Director and Ben Ainslie and Skipper and Helmsman.

The team has progressed far in terms of organisational structure and set up with the core areas of design, build, shore, sailing and commercial all planned and ready to move forward.

Team Origin
Sir Keith Mills

Sir Keith Mills Team Principal

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

Mike Sanderson

Mike Sanderson Team Director

He has been involved in three America’s Cup campaigns, most recently as mainsheet trimmer with…

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…

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill Partnership Development Manager

A successful sailor in his own right, Jerry brings 15 years of corporate sales experience…

Charlotte Harmer

Charlotte Harmer PA to Mike Sanderson

Charlotte fits the bill perfectly for Mike.

Vivienne Jarvis

Vivienne Jarvis HR Director

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

TEAMORIGIN Sailing squad 2010


Andy Hemmings
Trimmer
David Carr
Back Up Grinder
Matt Cornwell
Mid Bow
Santiago Lange
Strategist / Traveller
Andrew Simpson
Strategist
Nick Bice
Pit Assist, TP 52
Anthony Nossiter
Runner/pit assist
Chris Salthouse
Mainsheet
Ian Moore
Navigator
Christian Kamp
Trim Down
Pawel Bielecki
Grinder
Mike Mottl
Trim Up
Mark McTeague
Grinder
Chris Brittle
Mid Grind
Julian Cressant
Mast
Craig Satterthwaite
Pit
Matt Mitchell
Bowman
Iain Percy
Tactician
Pete Cunningham
Fitness Support
James Stagg
Crew Coach
Kelvin Harrap
Afterguard Coach
Stevie Erickson
Sailing Manager

TEAMORIGIN Design and shore team 2010


Juan Kouyoumidjian
Lead Designer
Ian Goldsworthy
Rigger
Dylan Clarke
Boatbuilder
Marty Oliver
Sailmaker
Sam Bourne
Deck / Winch