Our Team

  • Our Team

OUR TEAM

Meet Our Key Team Members

At Marine AI, our team is the driving force behind our success. Our key staff members bring together a wealth of experience, industry connections, and a remarkable portfolio of past projects, all of which have contributed to our emergence as a leading AI autonomy software developer in the maritime sector.

Don Scott
Don Scott
CTO
Don, with a distinguished 35-year career in marine autonomy, is our Chief Technology Officer at Marine AI. An execution-focused leader, he has a proven track record in deploying innovative autonomy systems. At Marine AI, Don guides our vision and strategy, leading a skilled team of engineers. His expertise is integral to developing technologies like those powering the Mayflower Autonomous Ship, ensuring safe and effective unmanned sea navigation. His leadership is key in advancing Marine AI's forefront position in maritime technology.
Franck Barillaud
Franck Barillaud
Chief AI Officer
Our CAIO Franck - with over 30 years of experience - heads Marine AI's AI vision, strategy, and implementation. His responsibilities encompass shaping the company's AI vision, crafting its strategic direction, and overseeing the entire lifecycle of AI model development and implementation. Franck's expertise ensures our AI models and solutions are ethically sound, transparent, and non-discriminatory.
Brett Phaneuf
Brett Phaneuf
Founder
As CEO of both Submergence Group LLC and MSubs Ltd, Brett boasts decades of expertise in developing unmanned marine vehicle systems. Recognising the need for AI and machine learning in this realm, he founded Marine AI. Brett's entrepreneurial vision and profound experience in marine autonomy place Marine AI at the vanguard of the industry. His role as a pioneering founder and visionary positions the company to revolutionise marine autonomy through innovative AI solutions.
Oliver Thompson
Oliver Thompson
Director of Engineering
Oliver, our Director of Engineering, stands as a foundational pillar at Marine AI - with over 8 years of dedicated commitment since our inception. His involvement since the founding stages has been pivotal in shaping our technological trajectory. Leveraging a robust background in Robotics Engineering (MEng), Oliver guides our surface and sub-surface technology deployment. His expertise in control system design not only drives operational excellence but echoes our mission to revolutionise the maritime industry through AI solutions.
Ben Wickenden
Ben Wickenden
Development Lead
Ben Wickenden, Marine AI's Development Lead, has a background in Robotic Engineering specialising in hardware interface and control. He drives the internal development ensuring that Marine AI's numerous research programs become deployable capabilities.
Tom Rooney
Tom Rooney
General Manager
Our General Manager - with over 30 years of experience - spearheads Marine AI's activities within the commercial markets.