Opportunities for Innovation and Growth in the SW Marine Industry

20 October 2011by Adam Corney

Marine Commercial Director

Adam Corney Background

• 12 years Royal Navy submarine navigator

• 9 years running Marine South West

• 2 years SW Regional Manager of British Marine Federation

Marine @ Plymouth University

• Marine is our No.1 sector focus

• £19M new Marine Building

• Connect with Business

What is the SW ‘marine’ Industry?

Where are we now?

• Princess Yachts

Where are we now?

• Princess Yachts

Technology People Branding & Strategy Finance

Where are we now?

• Supacat

Where are we now?• Supacat

Technology > Innovation ‘Niche’

Where should we be going?

Continuous Improvement

Customers

Innovation is the catalyst for growth’

What could you be doing?

Marketing

People

Networking

Colleges & Universities

Export

Collaboration

Management

Investment

New Processes

New Technology

New Markets

Any Questions?