Business Leaders Breakfast
Join us at our Business Leaders Breakfast at Southampton International Boat Show.
Following a light breakfast and a panel discussion, you will also be invited to visit Southampton Boat Show.
Southampton International Boat Show, is like no other with an exceptional line up of interactive attractions, the latest innovations, world launches and experts galore.
Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating, showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from hundreds of global marine brands. From kayaks to catamarans, SUPS to superyachts, there’s a boat for everyone. Find yours at Southampton International Boat Show 2025.
Event Speakers
Lesley Robinson OBE
Lesley was appointed CEO of British Marine in 2018. Prior to joining, Lesley was Managing Director at MDL Marinas, Europe’s leading Marina operator. Previous to this, her commercial career has spanned leisure, consumer goods, media and IT and she was also a Director of the Money Advice Service, leading corporate services and heading up the Service’s debt advice programme in the UK.
At British Marine, Lesley is an executive main board director with specific responsibility for the strategic direction of the organisation, working in conjunction with both board and members, and its execution through her team at Marine House.
She is also Vice Chair and Trustee of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, a Trustee of Ocean Youth Trust South and a Non-Executive Director of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives.
Event Partners
