Meet The Team - Ocean Village Marina

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Lauren McCann

Marina Manager

Lauren has 30 years’ of experience working in the luxury hospitality sector. At the age of 15 she began her career at the five-star Royal Crescent Hotel in her hometown of Bath and made her way up to senior management. The award-winning Queensberry Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant was her next role as General Manager for ten years. After relocating to the New Forest in 2015, she ran New Park Manor Hotel and Spa followed by a spell at Cunard before joining RSYC. When not at work, Lauren is kept busy with her husband, two teenagers and two dogs!

Maxim Frankish

Assistant Manager

Max has sailed from Russia to the UK, across the Biscay, up to Scotland and completed a circumnavigation of the UK in a 6m RIB. After graduating, it was natural to join MDL, working across many of MDL’s South Coast marinas building his broad range of marina skills. Now, he is enjoying the fast-paced superyacht world of Ocean Village. When not at work, Max is a foodie and off-piste skier.

Jordana Brown

Administrator

Prior to working at Ocean Village, Jordana worked at Carnival UK for two years and gained a wealth of knowledge in the travel and cruising industry. Jordana joined MDL in April 2024, where she plans to expand her knowledge into the yachting industry. When not working Jordana spends a lot of her time with her friends and going on weekend trips away.

Max Naden

Marina Operative

After 25 years working on superyachts it was time to make the move ashore and what better place than the prestigious Ocean Village, where Max can continue to enjoy what he loves: being by the sea and yachting industry. In his time working on superyachts, Max travelled the world and functioned in many different roles culminating as Master. Moving forward with what he has learnt, from the 5 star service experience and maritime background, he is now looking forward to applying this to his career with MDL Marinas.

Mike Edwards

Night Dockmaster

Mike has worked at Ocean Village since 2010 and spends free time going to gigs with his son and watching Norwich City FC where he is a season ticket holder. Mike loves watching the sunset at Seatown Beach, Dorset, which he travels to in February every year and has done for the last seven years.

Roy Bruder

Marina Operative

Since a young age, Roy has been around boats and has always had a passion to work on the water. Originally from south London, he and his family relocated to the south coast 6 years ago and, after 40 years in the motor trade, has decided now is the time for a career change. In his spare time Roy gets out on the water as much as possible, has completed many RYA Courses including Coastal Skipper and Commercially Endorsed Powerboat Level 2, and is a Powerboat Instructor.

Sean Noonan

Night Dockmaster

Sean originally worked at Cobb's Quay Marina in Poole for six months before transferring to Ocean Village Marina in late 1997, where he's been ever since. Prior to being with MDL, Sean served in the British Army with 1st Battalion The Royal Hampshire Regiment.

Tara Dear

Marina Operative

Tara joined Ocean Village Marina in April 2024 and previously worked in administration for over 25 years. In her spare time she likes to take walks by the water and spend time with friends. Tara has her RYA Competent Crew qualification and is hoping to get back out on the water this summer.

Charlotte Whiteman

Seasonal Marina Operative

Charlotte joined MDL in August 2024. She is currently studying a masters in Physical Oceanography. Charlotte has worked in hospitality for 7 years and her love for the sea brought her to Ocean Village Marina. Charlotte enjoys spending her spare time Scuba Diving.

Flynn Martienssen

Seasonal Marina Operative

Flynn Joined MDL In March 2023. Previously working at John Lewis Southampton as a Sales Assistant in the Home Technology department, he is currently studying Marine Biology with Oceanography at the University of Southampton. In his free time Flynn plays Ice Hockey for the University's Team, The Southampton Spitfires.

Joanna Branstetter

Seasonal Marina Operative

Joanna joined Ocean Village in April 2023 and, being from the South of France, enjoys being in the sun and sailing. Joanna also worked on yachts as a stewardess around the Mediterranean and is currently studying Marine Biology at the University of Southampton.

Mike Paonessa

Seasonal Marina Operative

Mike joined the MDL team in April 2024. He previously worked for the Prudential Assurance Company for 37 years, most recently as the UK and Europe Data Privacy Operations Manager. His fondness of the sea has seen him recently relocate to Ocean Village after living in Reading for most of his life. In his spare time Mike enjoys most sports, movies, music, keeping fit and travelling.

Rhys Abul

Seasonal Marina Operative

Rhys joined MDL in April 2023. He currently studies Engineering and Design and spends his free time cycling and climbing. When he's not outside by the water, Rhys enjoys watching films and tinkering with electronics.