Mike Worthington Leese

Mike has dedicated his career to the maritime industry, bringing decades of experience across shipbuilding, yacht surveying, technical consultancy, and owner representation. After beginning his career at sea and later qualifying in Ship Science, he worked as a surveyor for Lloyd’s Register before running boatyards on the UK South Coast, before entering the yacht surveying sector. Today, Mike is widely recognized for his expertise in new-build supervision, consultancy, and technical expert work, having contributed to projects ranging from small craft to some of the world's most significant superyachts.