Mark Gardner

Experience

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  Americas Cup Solent Experience

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2006

  Senior Skipper

  Senior skipper responsible for the safety of crew and charter guests while racing 1995 IACC Yachts. Also responsible for the day to day running of the business, crew selection and training.

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  Harken Inc.

  Oct 2006 - now

  As ProCare Manager I am responsible for the set up and running of the Harken ProCare division. ProCare is a global custom aftermarket initiative dedicated to supporting Harken's Custom Superyacht and Grand Prix customers worldwide.As Global Custom and Grand Prix Sales Manager I am responsible for the following:• Custom and grand prix sales and project management. Working with designers and yards to specify winch and hardware packages on both new builds and refit projects globally. • Specification of Custom made product. • Global grand prix and super yacht service supplying technical support to Harken customers worldwide. • Winch and Hydraulic system installations and service. • Ocean Race (Ex. Volvo Ocean Race) Service Manager, responsible for managing the Harken Technical Service Team worldwide as well as working closely with each team both before and during the race to supply a world class service. Show less As Custom Project and Service Manager for Harken UK and Volvo Ocean Race Service Manager I am responsible for the following:• Custom and grand prix project management, working with designers and yards to specify winch and hardware packages on both new builds and refit projects globally. • Specification of Custom made product. • Harken UK Service Manager responsible for the organisation of all UK regatta support and technical support. • Global grand prix and super yacht service supplying technical support to Harken customers worldwide. • Winch System installations and setup.• Volvo Ocean Race Service Manager, responsible for managing the Harken Technical Service Team worldwide as well as working closely with each team both before and during the race to supply a world class service. Show less

  • ProCare Global Manager - Custom Yacht and Grand Prix Sales Manager

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Custom Projects and Service Manager UK, Volvo Ocean Race Service Manager

    Oct 2006 - Mar 2019