Meet the Team
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, find out more about the people that keep Swanley Bridge Marina afloat!
Michael & Carol
MANAGING DIRECTORS
Michael and Carol built the marina in the winter of 2005.
Carol worked for ICI for 10 years before leaving to have a family. She then moved on to run the accounts department for the farm processing business.
Michael has farmed at Swanley Hall all his life. Michael, with his family, ran a milk processing business for 14 years before selling the business in 2005 and moving back into wholesale milk production.
The marina opened in July 2006 and is run alongside the existing dairy farm business.
Suzanne
MARINA CLIENT SERVICES
Suzanne joined us in March 2019 having relocated from Wiltshire. She works part time and has a background in retail and hospitality. After working in a large, national retail outlet, she was attracted to the marina because it was a family run business and located in the stunning Cheshire countryside, which was the icing on the cake…and, coincidentally, she does make wonderful cakes herself. When not baking cakes for the staff, Suzanne enjoys time with her family and craft projects.
Harry
BROKERAGE MANAGER
Harry joined the team full-time in February 2025 as our Brokerage Manager. He brings a wealth of experience from the commercial property sector, having qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2010.
Outside of work, Harry enjoys spending quality time with his young family and squeezing in the occasional round of golf when he can. Fun fact: Harry is a Guinness World Record holder for the fastest cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a three-man bike!
Malcolm
BROKERAGE
Malcolm joined the Swanley Bridge Marina team in 2010 having come from a background in narrowboats and engineering. Malcolm has worked with narrowboats for over 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge and friends in the industry.
Juliet
MARINA CLIENT SERVICES
Juliet joined our team in March 2024 after a varied career in pattern cutting in fashion houses, customer service and administration. Having a passion for the countryside and walking her miniature Jack Russell along the Llangollen canal in Shropshire, it was only time before she found Swanley Bridge Marina! In her spare time she enjoys drawing portraits and spending time in her garden.
Barbara
MARINA CLIENT SERVICES
Barbara joined the team at Swanley in 2021 following a career in banking. Barbara is passionate about the outdoor lifestyle and thrives helping the boaters on our Marina. When not working she enjoys travelling around the UK in her camper van and enjoys walks in the countryside with her husband and dog.
Jake
GROUNDSMAN
Jake joined the Swanley Bridge Marina team in January 2025, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as a Greenkeeper at Portal Golf Club. He is responsible for maintaining the marina grounds to the highest standards, ensuring the lawns, pathways, and general areas are consistently well-kept and welcoming for all moorers and visitors. In his spare time, Jake is most likely to be found looking after his 4 children!
