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Meet the Yacht Sales Experts at TMG Yachts

Our Team, Your Support Crew

At TMG Yachts, we’re proud to be recognised as one of the most trusted teams of yacht sales experts Australia has to offer. Our hand-picked crew combines real-world boating experience with unmatched product knowledge, ensuring that every buyer is supported by professionals who truly understand life on the water.

Whether you’re buying your first boat or upgrading to a new Lagoon Catamaran or PRESTIGE motor yacht, you’ll be guided by multihull specialists Australia relies on for practical, honest, and personalised advice. From your first enquiry to handover and beyond, our team is committed to delivering a smooth, enjoyable experience.

Your yacht sales experts Australia in Catamarans & Power Yachts

As the exclusive Australian dealer for Lagoon and PRESTIGE, our yacht sales experts Australia, expertise spans both sailing and motor yacht sectors. With years of experience working with catamarans for coastal cruising and bluewater adventures, we’re more than just salespeople—we’re your go-to catamaran experts Australia.

We understand what matters to Aussie boaters: reliability, comfort, after-sales care, and a partner you can count on. That’s why we work alongside our in-house service division, Vesseltec, to provide long-term technical support, maintenance, and upgrades—all delivered by people who genuinely care about your experience.

John Cowpe

JOHN COWPE

TMG YACHTS MANAGING DIRECTOR

Entrepreneur John Cowpe was born to be on the water. Growing up on the west coast of Scotland in the town of Fairlie, famous for Fife Yachts, it’s only fitting really that John’s career has seen him sail yachts around the world, working and living his dream.

John’s earliest memories revolve around the sea and family holidays on small boats, and as he grew up he took up windsurfing, dinghy sailing, racing and working within the industry.

“Seeing all aspects of the sport from cruising to racing to moving from country to country, for me really drove home how multi-faceted it is as an activity,” says John.

Ross Turner

Ross Turner

GENERAL MANAGER

Ross Turner is a trusted and well-respected professional in the marine industry with a lifetime of boating experience in both sailing yachts and powerboats. Ross has for over a decade been responsible for ensuring the successful specification, build, delivery, import, commissioning and management of the world’s most popular boats across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Having crossed Oceans, explored areas as remote as the Galápagos Islands and with numerous successful offshore races under his belt, coupled with a wealth of personal experience aboard his own boats, Ross knows first-hand the significance of design, quality and professional service support across every aspect of the boat owning lifestyle.

In his role as General Manager of Vesseltec Ross is focused on ensuring that each aspect of a new boat owner’s experience is one of unrivalled enjoyment.

Peter Hrones

DIRECTOR

Peter is one of the giants of the yachting industry in Australia and New Zealand with 30 years of experience in yacht brokerage and new yacht sales.

Since the 1990’s Peter has been scouring Europe for the very best boats on the market and bringing them Downunder with huge success.

In Peter’s words – “It’s my passion to bring cutting edge boat design to Australia and set trends in the market Downunder. Great and innovative boat design sets my pulse racing and I can’t wait to get out on the water.”

TIM VINE

BROKERAGE MANAGER

Born in Sydney, Tim grew up around the waterways of NSW and developed his love of sailing into a business passion.

Tim has a wide range of experience in yacht sales and brokerage – his strength lies in the fact that so many of his clients have become good sailing friends over the years.

As National Sales Manager for Australia’s largest networked brokerage and with direct involvement in hundreds of completed transactions, there is no one more enthusiastic and qualified to look after your multihull brokerage needs.

Joe Fox

SALES MANAGER

Having spent the majority of his childhood on the inland waterways of the UK, Joe quickly developed a passion for the marine industry from a young age. Studying Navigation and Maritime Science BSc at university in his early 20’s he developed his skill set and knowledge to lead him into a career in the charter industry. An experienced charter skipper on both motorboats and sailing catamarans Joe brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the team. With boats and engineering in the family, Joe has a passion for high-performance cutting edge technology.

“It’s a privilege for me to be working at the forefront of the industry here in Australia”

Rowan McMahon

QUEENSLAND BRANCH MANAGER

With a superyacht Captain’s background, Rowan has spent his career dealing with all aspects of boat ownership. From choosing the right boat, as owner’s representative during the build process, to managing after-sales service and maintaining vessels to an impeccable standard, Rowan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the marine industry.

With a passion for cruising the Queensland coast, especially the Whitsundays, Rowan is a perfect fit as the TMG Yachts Queensland Branch Manager.

Brendon Grieve

PERTH BRANCH MANAGER

Brendon Grieve has constructed a highly-recognised name for himself which is unsurprising for someone who has been working in the marine industry for 33 years. Beginning his career as a boatman and skipper at the ripe age of 19, going on to sell new and pre-owned boats in 1992 and then managing R Marine Perth for eight years. Brendon now owns his own brokerage, Motoryachts Unlimited.

“I look forward to introducing new and innovative products into the Western Australian market which are cutting edge and challenge the mainstream styles. The combination of fuel efficiency, eco-friendly and sustainable, long-lasting boatbuilding materials are the way of the future and I believe will take off in WA,” states Brendon.

Marnie Ebeling

MARKETING MANAGER

With a life spent at sea, racing Manly Juniors as a child and sailing up and down the East Coast of Australia more times than she can count, it was a natural fit for Marnie to join the
TMG Yachts (Formerly The Multihull Group).

This yachting knowledge, paired with a Marketing and Media degree and over three years experience co-ordinating marketing efforts for businesses as a sole trader, makes her the ideal person to Manage TMG Yachts Marketing.

With a passion for adventure, Marnie understands the desire to take off and travel the world. Marnie is hard-working and is motivated by the idea that she is assisting like-minded boat lovers achieve their dream, with a hope that one day she will join the thousands of Lagoon Owners with a global venture of her own.

Russell Ayers

SALES AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Russell first crossed the English Channel at 9 months and has some of his fondest memories as a child sailing cruising yachts from England to France in summer breaks, on charters in the Med, as well as, working on and sailing his own enterprise dinghy. At 26, Russell decided to make the switch from sales to the marine industry, getting his Yacht Masters Ocean and becoming a highly experienced delivery and charter skipper in the Med. 

Moving to Australia, Russell has worked in bareboat charter handovers, as a yacht technician, a skipper and an operations manager for a boat broker. Since before he could talk Russell was destined for the marine industry and has so much experience to bring to the team at Eyachts/ TMG. 

Sue Grindrod

ACCOUNTS ADMIN AND OFFICE MANAGER

In addition to her infectious laugh, Sue brings more than 30 years of accounts experience to the team. Having worked initially in the mining industry and then for over 20 years in the exacting world of design and advertising, Sue is organised, calm and accurate. Key attributes are the ability to multitask and responsive time management. Sue is perfectly suited to the high activity levels of the business, remaining unflappable and focused while taking on the complex accounting and admin tasks with confidence.

Giorgia Gargiulo

DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT AND CONTENT CREATOR

Giorgia’s love for boats was sparked during a memorable summer holiday at Lake Garda in Italy, where she explored the scenic lake while enjoying aperitivo on board.

With a degree in Media and Communication, Giorgia ventured from Italy to England and eventually to Australia, thriving on challenges. A dynamic professional with a passion for learning and innate creativity, she is both a skilled individual and an invaluable team player.

In Giorgia’s own words, “I am blessed to have a job for which I am happy to wake up every day. It is both stimulating and allows me to learn new things every day.”

VESSELTEC

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

The new service centre which runs exclusively for our customers is Vesseltec. Vesseltec has been founded by us to provide the best aftersales service and support for owners of our range of vessels. 

A Culture of Passion, Purpose & Progress

What sets TMG Yachts apart isn’t just the brands we represent—it’s the people behind them. As a team, we’re united by a shared love of boating, a spirit of adventure, and a commitment to helping others experience the same freedom and joy we find on the water.

We’re constantly learning, innovating, and sharing knowledge through events, owner meetups, our Inspire & Learn series, and day-to-day conversations with our clients. Whether you’re buying, cruising, or dreaming, we’re here to help guide your journey with expertise and enthusiasm. This is what makes us the best yacht sales experts Australia has to offer.

Join the Team

Want to work with one of the most respected teams of yacht sales experts in Australia? We’re always on the lookout for passionate, knowledgeable people to join our crew. Send your details and a short introduction to ross@tmgyachts.com.