Meet The Marina 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.

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
Assistant

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.

Jonathan

Boat
Broker

Jonathan joined the team in 2024, after working in Cheshire as a country estate agent. His passion for boating was formed in his teen years from being a member of a youth sailing club. Jonathan has lived locally in Nantwich for many years, sharing his home with his partner and their slightly bonkers tabby cat. Jonathan has spent most of his adult life living near canals and has a deep passion for the lifestyle created by the inclusive boating community.

Malcolm

Brokerage
Sales Manager

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
Administrator

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
Administrator

Barbara has been part of our friendly team for two years. 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.

Suzanne

Marina
Assistant

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.

Jonathan

Boat
Broker

Jonathan joined the team in 2024, after working in Cheshire as a country estate agent. His passion for boating was formed in his teen years from being a member of a youth sailing club. Jonathan has lived locally in Nantwich for many years, sharing his home with his partner and their slightly bonkers tabby cat. Jonathan has spent most of his adult life living near canals and has a deep passion for the lifestyle created by the inclusive boating community.

Malcolm

Brokerage
Sales Manager

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
Administrator

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
Administrator

Barbara has been part of our friendly team for two years. 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.