Executive Team

Dr. Randy Billard

Dr. Randy Billard, President and CEO of Virtual Marine, has been advancing maritime safety training since 2004, bringing a Ph.D. in Engineering and expertise in small vessel motion, wave modelling, human factors, and simulation-based training. His current work focuses on automated tracking and adaptive learning software using machine learning to improve training effectiveness and performance assessment in extreme conditions. A passionate advocate for marine safety and ecosystem sustainability, Randy serves on the boards of techNL and ACADA and continues to drive innovation in maritime training and technology.

President and CEO

Renee Dyer

Renee Dyer is the Chief Operating Officer at Virtual Marine, bringing extensive executive leadership experience in operations, organizational strategy, business transformation and human resources. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Labour and Employment. Renee is recognized for her commitment to operational excellence, and ability to drive organizational performance and sustainable growth.

Chief Operating Officer

Hong Ngee Tay

Chief Technology Officer

As CTO of Virtual Marine, Hong Ngee Tay directs technical strategy to deliver safer, regulatory-approved simulation solutions to the global maritime industry. Hong Ngee combines technical leadership with scalable systems design, seamlessly integrating hardware, software, and courseware into immersive, mission-ready training environments. Under Hong Ngee’s leadership, Virtual Marine continues to set the standard for marine simulation technology and digital safety innovation.

Falon O’Keefe

Vice President of Sales

Falon O’Keefe is the Vice President of Sales at Virtual Marine, bringing 20 years of sales experience and expertise in business development, strategic growth, and customer relationship management. She holds an Engineering Technology degree and an Executive MBA. Falon is focused on driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and expanding Virtual Marine’s presence across the global maritime, defence, and energy sectors. 

Dawn Petten

Dawn Patten is the Managing Director of Training at Virtual Marine. Dawn Patten has a background as a training and workforce development professional in the marine industry. Her experience spans sector-specific areas including oil and gas, Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue, and other specialized marine roles, focusing on maritime education, HSEQ, simulation-based training, and competency-based assessment. She collaborates with industry partners, government entities, and training organizations to develop innovative learning solutions designed to strengthen workforce readiness and enhance operational performance.

Managing Director of Training