Leading The Decarbonisation Of Maritime

Experts in green maritime innovation and digitalisation

Building on our high-performance background, our mission is to lead the decarbonisation of the maritime industry through the design and development of transformative technologies and zero-emission vessels.

At the forefront of maritime engineering, we utilise our specialist expertise to provide tailored services to both high-performance and commercial clients, as well as develop unique products like our disruptive Artemis eFoiler® electric propulsion system.

Our Values

Complete Sustainability

Named after the Greek goddess 'Artemis', guardian of nature, protection of our environment drives every facet of our organisation.

Innovation

Through research and collaboration, we pioneer new maritime technologies and products.

High-Performance Heritage

Building on our racing history we continue to be a world leader in high-performance green-powered vessels.

Integrity

Our globally recognised team is committed to delivering excellence for our clients.

Inclusive

We accept and respect the diversity of our employees and are committed to celebrating the differences within our company.

Our Story

From Artemis Racing to Artemis Technologies and our bold new vision "to lead the decarbonisation of maritime", take a look at how our journey unfolded from our base in the University of Cambridge to becoming the world's leading high performance yacht system design company and launching the world's first 100% electric foiling workboat range, right in the heart of Belfast harbour.

2023

Artemis Technologies celebrates reaching 150th employee milestone

Artemis Technologies reveals their Patrol Range with the Artemis EF-20H Patrol and Artemis EF-12 Patrol

The Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL with a capacity for 12 passengers/crew is introduced.

Launch of the 100% Artemis EF-12 Pilot designed for pilot operations in ports around the world.

Artemis Technologies reveals the next advancement for the Offshore Wind industry, the Artemis EF-24 CTV

Artemis Technologies unveils the enhanced 100% electric Artemis EF-12 CTV

Launch of the Artemis EF-12 Escape, a luxury zero-emission water taxi.

Artemis Technologies reaches a milestone 100 employees.

2022

Launch of the world’s first commercially viable zero-emission 100% electric foiling workboats.

Artemis Technologies opens new manufacturing facility in Belfast Harbour.

2021

Artemis Technologies and Belfast Met launch Apprenticeship Scheme.

New manufacturing facility set up in Lisburn.

mHIL simulator relocated to Northern Ireland.

2020

Artemis Technologies led Belfast Maritime Consortium awarded a £33m grant by UK Research & Innovation’s Strength in Place Fund to develop zero-emission high-speed ferry.

Artemis Technologies selected to join Tech Nation’s Net Zero 1.0 Programme.

Artemis Technologies wins prestigious 2050 accolade at the Maritime UK Awards ceremony.

2019

mHIL simulator placed into service, and visited by the UK Maritime Minister.

2018

Artemis Technologies commences trading, and partnership established with the University of Cambridge.

Artemis Technologies forms the Belfast Maritime Consortium.

2017

Artemis Racing reaches the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Series Final at the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda.

Artemis Technologies is founded to see how the team’s expertise in hydrofoiling and wingsail technology could play a role in the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.

2016

Artemis Racing wins the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event in Chicago and Toulon.

2015

Artemis Racing wins Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event in Bermuda.

2013

Artemis Racing competes in the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco.

2010

Artemis Racing becomes Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup.

2006

High-performance racing team, Artemis Racing, founded.

Leadership

The management team at Artemis Technologies is of international calibre, and includes experts in the fields of yacht design, aerospace and electronic engineering, strategic and business development, and financial and risk management.

Board

Torbjörn Törnqvist

Chair

Iain Percy

CEO

David Tyler

Marketing Director

Romain Ingouf

Technical Director

Kiera McSorley

Finance Director

Michael Percy

Non-Executive Director

Dave Endean

Non-Executive Director

Shahb Richyal

Non-Executive Director

Daniele Giugno

Non-Executive Director

Fredrik Törnqvist

Non-Executive Director

Jonathan Nicols

Non-Executive Director

Sustainability

Named after the Greek goddess ‘Artemis’, protection of our natural environment drives everything we do. We have been recognised by Maritime UK and the Department for Transport for our mission to reduce emissions in the maritime sector, and we are proud to have made the SME Climate Hub Commitment. Recognised by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, we have joined governments, businesses, cities, regions, and universities around the world that share the same mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions.

SME

Belfast Maritime Consortium

We’re the lead partner of the Belfast Maritime Consortium, a 14-member syndicate which brings together a range of established and young firms, academia and public bodies.

The key aims of this project are to launch the world’s most advanced high-speed zero-emission passenger ferry and develop the technical and operational requirements for a maritime transport system of the future. To support these aims, we’re creating a new high-tech maritime innovation hub and advanced manufacturing cluster, creating 1,000 jobs over the next decade.

Diversity in Maritime

Dr Iain Percy OBE

CEO

Iain is a four time Olympian, three time Olympic medallist and double Olympic champion. He is also a veteran of four America’s Cup challenges beginning in 2005 as a helmsman for the +39 Challenge, before joining Great Britain’s America’s Cup challenge, Team Origin.

After retiring from Olympic competition in 2012, he joined Artemis Racing as a tactician, and was appointed Team Manager in October 2013. Iain then went on to lead the team’s successful 35th America’s Cup campaign in Bermuda, reaching the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series final in 2017.

Passionate about protecting the oceans, the economics graduate founded Artemis Technologies in 2017, with a mission to see how America’s Cup technology could play a part in the decarbonization of the maritime industry.

He has overseen the company’s transition from a sailing services provider, to an applied technologies company focusing on green innovations for marine transportation.

Debbie Eve

Director of People

With over 18 years of experience working across various tech start-ups and rapid growth companies she has much knowledge within Senior HR managerial roles. Debbie is responsible for both operational and strategic elements of all HR/People functions and involves offering guidance and support to Artemis Technologies’ Directors, Heads of Department, management, and staff on all people matters.

Sarah Gundersen

Director of Applied Technologies and Services

Sarah is a former world junior sailing champion and has a wealth of maritime experience having worked for a number of high performance racing teams. Sarah was part of the Artemis Racing America’s Cup challenges in San Francisco and Bermuda, before joining Artemis Technologies in 2017. Sarah now leads the company’s Sail Racing Services division.

Romain Ingouf

Technical Director

Romain has a background in Naval Architecture, having graduated from Southampton Solent University in 2009.

In November 2009, Romain joined Juan Yacht Design, where he was involved with the design of three Volvo 70s (Groupama, Puma and Telefonica) for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race, as well as multiple race winners SuperMaxi Rambler 88.

During that period, Romain was also involved in Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson’s Star boat campaign, working on appendages design for the London 2012 Olympics.

In May 2014, Romain joined Iain Percy at Artemis Racing, in its bid to challenge for the 35th America’s Cup. After managing the design & build of the two development catamarans, Romain acted as engineering coordinator, leading the design and build of the AC50 platform, while managing the engineering department.

In 2018, Romain joined Team Gitana, and lead their design team, in their quest to develop the newly launched Ultim Trimaran Edmond de Rothschild.

In 2019, Romain joined Artemis Technologies, as Technical Director.

Kiera McSorley

Finance Director

Kiera oversees the company budgets and forecasts, financial and tax accounting and reporting, as well as ensuring budgetary control and cash management all while supporting board members in achieving the Company’s strategic goals. Kiera has extensive experience within various financial and accounting departments and previously worked for a FTSE100 company.

David Tyler

Marketing Director

David is a co-founder and board member of Artemis Technologies, a global leader in transformative clean maritime solutions based in Belfast, UK. David was instrumental in the creation of the Belfast Maritime Consortium, led by Artemis Technologies, including securing of a £33m grant from UK Research and Innovation’s Strength in Places Fund to develop the company’s transformative eFoiler® technology and launch the world’s first 100% electric foiling passenger ferry.

 

David is Chair of Maritime UK’s Regional Council, a member of the UK Department for Transport’s Maritime Council which was established in 2023 to provide the top level of governance across all themes and drive delivery of the UK Government’s Maritime 2050 recommendations, and a member of Operation Zero working groups, a UK government initiative launched during COP26 with the mission to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vessels for offshore wind operations and maintenance in the North Sea’s wind farms.

 

A former international hockey player and law graduate from the University of Birmingham, David has a wealth of experience in Sales and Marketing. Having previously worked at IMG and Havas Media, David founded Tyler Sports Management in 2009, representing an impressive portfolio of clients including Mo Farah, Mike Brown, Iain Percy OBE, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, and Allan Wells MBE. After Tyler Sports Management was acquired in 2014, he joined Artemis Racing to lead the Swedish America’s Cup team’s commercial programme, before co-founding Artemis Technologies. David is also a founding trustee of the Andrew Simpson Foundation.

Tim Deacon

Director of Legal

Tim joined Artemis Technologies in October 2022. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2010, Tim has over 13 years’ experience in private practice across a broad range of corporate and commercial legal work.

In 2012 Tim was seconded to the organising committee for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games and worked on a variety of commercial matters relating to the delivery of the Games in London.

As Director of Legal, Tim works across the business supporting all of Artemis Technologies’ activities in the UK and overseas.

Gordon Cracknell

Director of Operations

Boran Bekbulat

Director of Sales - EMEA

With a remarkable near 17-year journey in a world-leading shipbuilding company, Boran has risen from a structural Naval Architech role to Regional Sales Director for the Middle East.
His expertise spans engineering, project management and influential leadership in regional sales, leaving an indelible mark on the maritime sector.