Mandy Boughton

Mandy is an independent business consultant and non-executive director with over 25 years of experience across the UK leisure marine industry. Her career spans sales, aftersales and operational leadership roles with leading companies including Ocean Safety, Oyster Yachts and most recently as Managing Director of Ancasta Yacht Services.

Currently serving as President of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, where she has been a board member for three and a half years, Mandy brings valuable governance experience within membership organisations, alongside deep operational understanding of the marine sector.

Based in Southampton, Mandy maintains a strong personal connection to marine and coastal life. Having sailed across the Atlantic twice, she now enjoys spending time on the water, coastal walks and creating abstract art.

Chris Manners

Chris brings nearly four decades of experience in the marine industry. He began his career in 1987 as a yacht broker at Medway Marina, before moving to the Thames where he spent six years as a Marina and Sales Manager.

In 1997, Chris founded TBS Boats at Penton Hook, growing the business into a successful multi-site operation with additional offices in Hamble and Harleyford, alongside a craning facility. Under his leadership, the company has evolved into a multi-disciplinary enterprise, offering brokerage services and representing leading new-boat brands including Sealine, Quicksilver and Cranchi.

Chris has also played an active role within the wider industry, serving on several British Marine committees including British Marine Boat Retailers and Brokers Association (BRBA) and the British Marine Thames Valley Association. Having previously served on the British Marine Board in 2018, he now returns to continue contributing his expertise.

A qualified Yachtmaster Offshore, Chris remains passionate about boating and enjoys time on both inland waterways and at sea, particularly sailing in Greece.