Mark Jardine – Managing Director, worldmarine.media (YachtsandYachting.com & Sail-World.com)

Mark Jardine has been at the forefront of sailing media since 1996 and is now Managing Director of worldmarine.media, publisher of leading platforms such as Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com. Known for his insightful event coverage, Mark has reported on international competitions including the International Moth World Championship, Flying Fifteen World Championship, and SSL Gold Cup.

A successful sailor himself, he has been European Champion in the Farr 30 and J/24 classes, holds multiple UK titles, and regularly competes in dinghies and sportsboats at local and national level.

Grace Thompson – UK Public Affairs Lead, The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

In her role as UK Public Affairs Lead for the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, Grace works with businesses, trade experts, and policymakers to remove barriers and improve the UK’s global trading competitiveness. She co-leads the Women in Trade Hub UK and recently acted as strategic lead for the UK’s first industry-led E-Commerce Trade Commission (2023–2025).

Grace began her career in Parliament as a policy researcher for MPs, later joining Edelman’s London public affairs team to advise clients across a range of sectors. She is passionate about promoting efficient, sustainable, and competitive trade for UK businesses.

Adrien Burnand – Marketing Director & Special Projects, British Marine

Adrien oversees all member and stakeholder communications as well as delivering high-profile initiatives that support the growth of the UK marine industry. He is responsible for promoting flagship events such as the Southampton International Boat Show and leads on strategic projects that enhance British Marine’s reach and impact.

Since joining in 2019, Adrien has brought experience from leading marine brands including MDL Marinas, Gill, and Oceanair (now Dometic). A passionate leisure marine enthusiast, he enjoys spending his spare time on the water with family and friends.

Chris Jones – Found of The Knot Agency & The Yacht Marketing Club

Chris founded The Knot Agency in 2015 to deliver creative, results-driven marketing with a personal touch, tailored specifically for leisure marine businesses. Acting as an extension of clients’ teams, the agency provides a wide range of marketing expertise to bridge in-house knowledge gaps, streamline workflows, and drive business growth — always adapting to meet the unique needs of each client.

With over 20 years’ experience in the marine industry, Chris began his career at International Paint straight out of university, working in their UK sales and marketing team. A lifelong lover of the water, he’s happiest outdoors and afloat, in any form. When not immersed in the marine world, Chris is a keen tennis player and a busy dad to two children who ensure there’s never a dull moment.

Lyndsay McClay – Founder, Seadrake Communications; Chair, British Marine South & Isle of Wight; President Elect, British Marine

Lyndsay McClay is a communications specialist with more than nine years’ experience across the media and marine industries. As Founder of Seadrake Communications, she is known for creating strategies that strengthen brand visibility and deliver meaningful engagement.

Lyndsay currently serves as Chair of British Marine South & Isle of Wight and is President Elect of British Marine, where she champions the growth and success of the UK marine sector through collaboration, advocacy, and compelling storytelling.

Ryan Manning – Relationship Development Manager (Marine), DF Capital

Ryan Manning is Relationship Development Manager (Marine) at DF Capital, where he works closely with clients to deliver tailored financial solutions to support their business growth. With a strong background in relationship management from roles at Arrow Global Group, NatWest, Lloyds Bank Private Banking, and Halifax, Ryan combines commercial acumen with a personal approach to customer service.

His career reflects a consistent focus on building lasting partnerships and delivering value to businesses in the marine and leisure industries.

Jamaine Campbell is CEO of Elite Dynamics, a Microsoft Partner delivering intelligent, integrated software solutions for the marina and holiday park sectors. With over 25 years’ experience in technology and hospitality, Jamaine is driving digital transformation across the global marine industry. Under his leadership, Elite Dynamics has grown into an international business – recognised as a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist in 2023 – empowering operators to streamline operations, personalise customer engagement, and unlock real-time insights through AI and Microsoft Dynamics 365.