Darren has a distinguished record in leading, mentoring and guiding staff at all levels within his organisation, through change management projects, cultural improvement and creating efficiencies in capability output. Darren is an entrepreneur that is professionally renowned for ‘making it happen’, converting plans and strategies into successful outcomes. This unwavering focus is concentrated on The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) to create the next generation of watercraft for performance, safety and capability. Since the inception of TWPG Darren has successfully led his high performing team through multiple capital raises and acquisitions resulting in TWPG being strategically postured for continuous growth and international expansion across multiple markets.

Leisha is a pivotal leader within TWPG’s executive team, renowned for her ability to transform strategy into action while driving operational excellence. As a specialist lawyer, she expertly navigates corporate governance, risk management, and legal and regulatory frameworks, safeguarding TWPG’s reputation and ensuring compliance as the organisation strengthens its presence across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, while expanding into emerging markets.
 
With extensive experience in both government and private sectors, Leisha is a decisive leader who excels in devising organisational growth strategies for entering new markets, including high-stakes, multi-billion-dollar defence environments. Her global expertise fuels innovation and inspires transformation, as she empowers teams to achieve sustainable growth through collaboration and strategic execution.

Paul leads the Group Supply Chain, responsible for the sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and sustainment of TWPG’s products and equipment. His experience developing and leading teams manufacturing, delivering and supporting equipment for global and Australian brands in the Defence, Aerospace and Industrial sectors, combined with his prior career as an ADF Veteran brings a pragmatic and practical approach to managing the complexity of an emerging global supply chain. Paul's focus on TWPG Supply Chain will continue to develop to support our growing customer base, ensuring that our craft remain safe and operationally capable throughout their service life.

John Martin, ONZM, leads the Groups Business Development programme focusing on opening up new markets around the world by developing, operationalising and delivering the business development strategy. His span of responsibilities include the leadership of TWPG’s global sales and marketing effort, the maintenance of high level contacts and networks to support the Groups goals and maintenance of the essential relationships that set the conditions for success. In the past, John has enjoyed a distinguished career in maritime security and defence.

Based in Picton, New Zealand, Andrew leads the global design efforts of the Group. His leadership skills stem from his career in the Royal New Zealand Navy, where he held naval command positions, managed port operations, and directed complex maritime operations. This experience ensures that the Group’s design solutions are both innovative and practical.  Andrew's extensive maritime experience, combined with meticulous planning and a focus on safety and efficiency, gained through his naval service, directly strengthens his ability to lead and deliver impactful design solutions for the Group.