Zella Compton
Managing editor

Zella started her writing career in the building industry, before editing trade and consumer titles for various publishing houses.

She wrote a weekly column for The Portsmouth News for 14 years and has been extensively published in national press including The Times. Zella became managing editor of MIN in 2019.

Chantal Haines
Editor

Chantal has written for high-profile marine titles for the past 15 years and became editor of MIN in 2021.

Previously chief sub editor at Motor Boat & Yachting magazine, Chantal has a broad knowledge of the leisure marine industry and a passion for boating and travel. She has also worked with leading boatbuilders as a content creator.

Susannah Hart
Deputy editor

Susannah joined MIN in 2018 with a wealth of marine industry experience from across multiple sectors including, marina management, manufacturing, charter and membership sailing.

She is also a keen sailor and scuba diver, having previously owned and operated her own PADI dive centre.

Anna Cummins
Deputy editor

Anna has been producing in-depth features from across Asia and Europe over the past decade, developing a particular knowledge of the marine industry in recent years. With a degree in biosciences, she is particularly interested in uncovering how the industry is working to protect vital marine habitats and reduce pollution.

Mike Shepherd
Publisher

Mike worked across a raft of magazine titles for 15 years, including gaming, computer, and yachting, prior to setting up his own marketing agency. Mike is a keen sailor. He competes in his ILCA dinghy at Stokes Bay, and also completed the Clipper Race in 2002. Mike is well known across the marine trade for utilising his unique blend of knowledge, people and products to bring companies together in mutually beneficial ways. He first published MIN in 2017.

Lyndsay McClay
Commercial manager

Lyndsay is MIN’s commercial manager. She has over eight years’ experience in the marine industry and shows her passion for the market and the people who work within it by supporting business via MIN and through her involvement with British Marine. Alongside work, Lyndsay has just completed a master’s degree in English Literature and is working on her first novel.

Jake Young
Sales executive

Jake has been with MIN since the publication was set up. He has been involved with many aspects of forging the website and newsletter, working his way up to the sales team in 2020. He now looks after many international clients, builds new relationships and manages the large database of MIN readers.

Gina Groom
Production manager

Gina has been on the MIN team since 2018. As well as proofreading and ensuring the website content is accurate, she manages clients’ advertising for digital and print channels. She has an interest in the leisure marine industry and is an active member of her local sailing club.