Experts in green maritime innovation, digitalisation and autonomy.
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.
Mission
To lead the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.
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 global 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.
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 UK's largest and most advanced composites design and manufacturing facility in Belfast harbour.
2022
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 team behind Artemis Technologies is of international calibre and boasts experts in the fields of aerospace, motorsport and yacht design.
Board
Torbjörn Törnqvist
Chair
Iain Percy
CEO
David Tyler
Commercial Director
Romain Ingouf
Technical Director
Michael Percy
Business Strategy 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.
Diversity
We are proud to be a member of the Maritime UK Diversity in Maritime programme, which aims to promote a fair, equal and inclusive UK maritime industry that embraces diversity and creates a supportive and open atmosphere for all to be able to achieve their potential.
The programme works closely with the Maritime Skills Commission to ensure the UK maritime industry has a continuous pipeline of highly skilled, diverse people and to support the Department for Transport’s Maritime 2050 People Route Map.
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.
David Tyler
Commercial Director
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.
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.
Michael Percy
Business Strategy Director
Michael, a coincidental namesake of our CEO, joined the Artemis Technologies board in 2019. After a career in international investment and commercial banking, where he specialised in transportation and project financings, involving IPOs, privatisations, and structured debt, with institutions and customers throughout Western Europe, the Far and Middle East, and the USA, Michael now specialises in working on the implementation & oversight of strategic plans and of risk, financial and change management, to develop long term sustainable success. He is also a Director of Stena (UK) and Enable Leisure and Culture (a charity providing health and recreational services in London), having previously been Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of a UK building society.
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.
Simon Locke
Director of Manufacturing
Former Head of Manufacturing at Dyson, Simon spent 22 years at the company industrialising new technologies and delivering manufacturing solutions across a range of products. Simon was a founding member of the team that created Dyson’s revolutionary digital motor, and is responsible for facilities and manufacturing at Artemis Technologies.
Kiera McSorley
Director of Finance
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.