Governance
British Marine is the trading name of British Marine Federation Limited, the member association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry and the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show.
Board of Directors
At the heart of British Marine's strategic and operational leadership is the Board of Directors for British Marine. Our board is a dynamic team committed to guiding the organisation towards prosperity and excellence.
- President
- Chair
- President-Elect
- Treasurer
- 8 other non-executive directors
- Chief Executive (Executive)
- Financial Director (Executive)
All Non-Executive Directors are British Marine members, elected by Council.
- To address proposals, suggestions and ideas received from Council
- To formulate and approve the British Marine long-term Strategy and Business Plan
- To review the Strategy and Business Plan no less than once a year and to update where appropriate.
- To recommend the financial targets and budgets for all companies and activities within the British Marine Group of Companies with regular reports to Council
- To set out objectives for the promotion of the industry, including all exhibition activities at home and overseas
- To receive and approve strategy and plans in relation to Boat Shows, with regular reports to Council
- Delegating day to day management and operation of British Marine affairs to the Senior Management Team
- Formulating the strategy and business plan
- Providing financial oversight of British Marine and provide regular reports to Council on the financial position of the Organisation
- Holding the Chief Executive the Senior Management Team to account if the annual British Marine strategy and business plan is not achieved
- Providing strategic overview of the Membership and Boat Show services provided by British Marine
- Appointing specialist working Groups to address British Marine objectives needing specific skill sets and expertise
- Exercising overall responsibility of the British Marine Group's property portfolio; investment portfolio, British Marine’s membership and services and British Marine boat shows
- Taking collective responsibility for the success of the British Marine Group
- Representing the interests of both British Marine members and exhibitors at Board level
For full detail of British Marine’s Rules and Code of Practice click here.
Current Members of the Board
Matthew Beckwith
Chair
Carl Onens
Treasurer
Robert Parton
President
Lyndsay McClay
President Elect
Lesley Robinson
CEO at British Marine
Earle Stanner
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Adrian Bratt
Executive Director People, Legal & External Affairs
Lee Hassall
Managing Director
Ed Helps
Non-Executive Director
Ashley Highfield
Non-Executive Director
Martin Latimer
Senior Partner
Paul Martin
MTA Chairman
Paul Knox-Johnston
Non-Executive Director
Miles Moorhouse
Non-Executive Director
Luke Morrison
Non-Executive Director
Malcolm Stewart
Non-Executive DirectorCouncil
Our Council of Member representatives’ functions as a strategic forum feeding into our Board of Directors. It is a collaborative platform where diverse voices from the marine sector converge, guiding overall British Marine strategy. This ensures that member insights significantly influence British Marine's direction, keeping the organisation aligned with industry needs and aspirations.
Efficient two-way communication between the Council and the Board keeps members informed and engaged. The Council's role extends beyond mere discussion; it actively incorporates feedback from various associations and committees. This inclusive approach ensures that member needs and industry issues are central to decision-making, fostering a responsive and comprehensive leadership style within British Marine. Council also elects the 12 non-executive Board positions from British Marine membership.
- President
- President-Elect
- Chair of the Board
- Treasurer
- Chairpersons from Regional and Sector Specific Associations
- Chief Executive
- Finance Director
- Immediate past President
- All other Board directors
- Debating and resolving national industry issues
- Providing strategic guidance to the British Marine Board of Directors
- Electing members to the Board of Directors
- Acting as the conduit for communication between the British Marine membership and the Board and vice-versa.
| Name | Group / Regional Association |
| Adrian Bratt | Board Member |
| Alastair Walton | BM Boat Retailers & Brokers (BRBA) |
| Ashley Highfield | Board Member |
| Ben Geary | Superyacht UK (SYUK) |
| Ben Nichols | Board Member |
| Catherine Armstrong | BM Midlands |
| Cath Hough | BM Access to Boating (ATBA) |
| Charles Hansard | BM Engines & Equipment (BMEE) |
| Daniel Jehan | BM Isle of Wight |
| Derek Gilbert | BM Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA) |
| Earle Stanner (FINANCE DIRECTOR) | Board Member |
| Ed Helps | Board Member |
| Giles Billingsley | BM Kent & Sussex |
| Hayley Harris | BM South West |
| Ian Cooke (IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT) | Immediate Past President |
| Jan Freeman (TREASURER) | Board Member |
| John Peacock | BM Passenger Boat Association (PBA) |
| Keith Meadowcroft | BM Inland Boatbuilding |
| Kim Hollamby | BM Commercial Marine |
| Lee Hassall | Board Member |
| Lesley Robinson (CEO) | Board Member |
| Lyndsay McClay | Board Member/BM South |
| Martin Latimer | Board Member |
| Matthew Beckwith (CHAIR - BOARD) | Board Member / Passenger Boat Association (PBA) |
| Matthew Thwaites | Broads Hire Boat Federation (BHBF) |
| Mike Cook | BM London & Thames Valley |
| Paul Gullett (PRESIDENT) | President |
| Paul Knox-Johnston | BM Professional Services Association (PSA) |
| Paul Martin | Board Member/BM Trades Association (MTA) |
| Robert Parton (PRESIDENT ELECT) | Board Member |
| Russell Chase | BM Inland Boating (BMIB) |
| Sarah Kennedy | BM Scotland |
| Steve Arber | The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) |
Senior Management Team (SMT)
The Senior Management Team at British Marine is at the forefront of executing the organisation's strategic business plan and carries out the Board’s direction. With a commitment to British Marine's Mission Statement, Vision and National Agenda objectives, this team of professionals directs the day-to-day management and operations.
Focusing on the needs of the members, the SMT action the objectives of British Marine. Through their leadership, expertise, and dedication, the team not only drives operational excellence but also fosters innovation, ensuring British Marine's continued growth and impact in the industry.
Composition of the British Marine Senior Management Team:
- Lesley Robinson OBE – Chief Executive Officer
- Earle Stanner – Chief Financial & Operations Officer
- Brian Clark – Membership Services Director
- Adrien Burnand – Director of Marketing & Special Projects