Our People

Martin Harding, Managing Director

Managing Director and founder of Global Marine Associates, Martin has more than 40 years of sales and marketing experience gained within the leisure marine industry.

During more than 10 years of working for US based steering and controls manufacturer, Teleflex Marine, Martin progressed from an initial role as European Sales Manager through to the position as Global Marketing Manager working on both sides of the Atlantic to develop successful OEM and Aftermarket sales and marketing strategies for use worldwide.

Paul Woodlock, European Sales Manager

With more than 30 years of experience working within the UK marine industry in both the distribution and retail market sectors, Paul joined the GMA team in 2021 after 10 years as Sales and Marketing Manager at Hypro Marine (specialist UK distributor of hydraulic steering and controls) where he was responsible for OEM sales and for the successful development of a complete national dealer network.

Audra Jarvis, Admin/Accounts

Having worked within the international team at steering and controls manufacturer Teleflex for many years, Audra has a very good understanding of how the European distribution market works and combined with being exceptionally well organised, she does a great job of keeping our sales figures and accounting records right on track.

Sidney Slagter, Display Materials / Exhibition Support

With his considerable experience in exhibition planning and installation, and his capability to design and build practical and effective POS product displays, Sidney’s understanding of what it takes to successfully position multiple brands and present them at national and international events is regularly put to good use as we continue to promote our client’s products throughout Europe.

Simon Paterson , Graphic Design and Communications

With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, we confidently rely on Simon to provide cutting edge graphic design for the creation of brochures, data sheets and exhibition artwork. With an excellent understanding of what it takes to provide good communication materials and deliver professional exposure to any of the brands we represent, we are pleased to have Simon onboard as a valued member of the GMA team.