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Trustees & Directors

Long-Term Board Structure 

All Directors and Trustees donate their time, skills, and expertise to the Trust. We would like to acknowledge their commitment and generosity.

1. John Killeen – Businessman, Chairman of the Irish Marine Institute, & passionate sailor with extensive experience of building vessels

2. David Beattie – One of Ireland’s leading legal advisors with expertise in corporate governance & finance in addition to forty years sailing experience

4. Roger Courtney – Extensive experience in the public & private sector, a strong volunteering ethos & a firm believer in cross border youth development

5. Peter Cooke – Businessman, former Ocean Youth Trust Chairman, Sailor, with experience in building large yachts

6. Enda O’Coineen – Project founder, entrepreneur, adventurer & philanthropist with a track record of delivering large complex projects in a range of sectors

7. Dr Gerard O’Hare CBE – Current Tall Ships Belfast Chairman, prominent Northern Irish businessman, philanthropist & Council Member of The Prince’s Trust

8. Jerry Dowling – Sailor, businessman & passionate about developing young people through the medium of the sea

9. Sean Lemass – Sailor, businessman & youth development tall ship advocate with extensive event management experience

10. Daniela Liebing – Company Secretary & Atlantic Youth Trust Executive Director 

The following structure will form the governance board in due course. This ensures all stakeholders interests are represented. 

1. Official Northern Irish Nominee

2. Official Irish Nominee

3. National Maritime College of Ireland 

4. University of Ulster

5. Founders Nominee

6. Philanthropic Nominee

7. Post Primary Nominee


8. Chairperson 

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