LONDON, July 2 /PRNewswire/ --
- Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Former BT Global
Challenge Skipper to Supervise Boat Show Operations
The Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show today announced that Manley
Hopkinson, an internationally recognized management consultant, motivational
speaker and former skipper of the BT Global Challenge, has officially joined
the Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show team. Hopkinson recently completed a
four week advisory position with the ECBS team prior to accepting a full time
position.
With his 'can do' approach and practical leadership skills, Hopkinson's
primary role will consist of supporting the efforts of Managing Director,
James Brooke through his supervision of operations and boat show teams.
Hopkinson will ensure maximum performance and efficiency as he works with and
supervises the show's overall operations. With extensive sailing and boating
industry experience, Hopkinson will also utilize his extensive industry
relationships to further help the organisation.
"Manley is a huge asset to the Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show as he
is uniquely qualified to immediately contribute to the development of our
show. It is a privilege to have someone of Manley's calibre and strength of
character adding value to a team full of energy and passion," said James
Brooke, Managing Director, Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show. "With his
vast industry background and his strong leadership and management skills,
Manley brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships, expertise and tremendous
passion to the creation of a fantastic event. I look forward to working very
closely with Manley long into the future."
"This boat show has been created to fill a big gap in the maritime
industry and community," said Manley Hopkinson, Chief Operations Officer,
Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show. "I am very excited to join this team
and utilise my expertise to support James Brooke in the creation of a first
class show that will feature the right mixture of new product, interactivity,
entertainment, education and hospitality."
Hopkinson continued, "I am passionate about the democratisation of
boating and look forward to helping create something very special in the
Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Coat Show this December, back at the spiritual
home of boat shows."
Career Achievements
Hopkinson has had a colourful career which has spanned business
consulting, international speaking and round the world sailing.
Hopkinson is an international business consultant emphasizing leadership
and "teamship" utilizing the lessons learnt from his experiences as a skipper
in the BT Global Challenge and his unique experiences from the race to the
magnetic North Pole, 'The Polar Race.' He reflects on these truly memorable
experiences to teach and build leadership and team development.
As a professional yachtsman, Hopkinson served as the skipper of Olympic
Group, one of the twelve yachts competing in the incredible 10 month odyssey,
the BT Global Challenge 2000-2001, which is dubbed the 'the world's toughest
yacht race.'
In addition to his career as a business consultant and inspirational
speaker, Hopkinson's resume includes: Current Director of The Ocean Racing
Organisation, Inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Marine Police, owner of his
own boat building and servicing company and an Officer in the Royal Navy
during the Gulf War.
About ECBS:
The Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show is a completely unique show,
designed with the visitor in mind. It's all about creating an emotional home
for the mariner by providing a mix of new product and innovation, headline
entertainment, interactivity and learning experiences, hospitality and the
opportunity to meet heroes and legends. For more information about the show,
please visit: www.earlscourtboatshow.com
Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show
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