Roles
- Committee Member, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef Committee
Ben Gillard’s career began in Cairns as a diving instructor and captain. This experience led him to a 15-year stint in the superyacht industry as Captain and engineer aboard yachts ranging from 35 to 90 metres.
In the mid-2000s, Ben answered the call of duty, joining the Australian Infantry. He served with both 1RAR and 6RAR, including deploying to Afghanistan in 2009.
Upon returning to civilian life, Ben transitioned back to yachts and spent a few more years as Captain cruising the Caribbean & Kimberley region. He has extensive experience supporting the shipbuilding, tugboats, and oil & gas industries of Australia as a factory trained specialist of marine equipment.
As State Manager Qld, Ben plans to leverage his standing with Griffin Marine to support visiting yachts, contributing his expertise to the wider maritime community.