Michael Glanville is a prominent British businessman and podcaster. He currently leads one of the UK’s largest and most successful marine leisure and property businesses. Michael has years of experience leading large teams and is dedicated to his teams support and development.
Michael's career with MDL Marinas began in 2006 where he gained comprehensive across various marinas and departments. In 2018 he was appointed Managing Director. Since then, Michael has taken the company to new heights, expanding its portfolio to include 18 coastal and inland marinas in the UK and Spain, offering state-of-the-art berthing and leisure facilities. Michael has been pivotal in diversifying the company’s services and introducing innovative concepts. The company owns various services for boat owners and visitors, including berthing, boatyard facilities, and dry stack storage, and they are committed to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers, who are at the centre of everything they do.
Michael is committed to environmental sustainability. Beyond marina operations, MDL Marinas is committed to environmental sustainability. They have implemented initiatives like renewable energy projects and supporting marine conservation efforts. MDL Marinas also engages in community activities, supporting marine-related events and charities.
A key aspect of Michael’s success lies in his focus on developing a talented and dedicated team. As a business leader, he emphasises the importance of nurturing the individuals who drive strategy and deliver growth. Michael’s core speaking topics are customer experience, leadership, empowering and trusting your team and leading 100%—100% of the time. As a leader, Michael has been recognised as one of the Sunday Times / LDC Top 50 leaders.
Michael’s ability to make his keynote speeches engaging and honest stems from his vast experiences as an executive coach, family man, musician, DJ, sailor, and motivator. If you are looking for a speaker on leadership, do not hesitate to contact us today!
How to hire Michael Glanville
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Michael's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Customer experience, service, quality & engagement - Having the customer at the centre of everything
- Leadership - leading with charisma, and integrity & clarity
- Empowerment & trusting your team
- Leading at 100% - 100% of the time
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Michael is a naturally energetic, quick thinking and authentic speaker, equally at home in a large or small setting. His passion for personal development shines through, a genuine desire and enthusiasm to help people realise their full potential and to be a success in their life" - Viana Property Group
"One of the best, natural public speakers I have seen, speaking confidently with passion for the subject and empathy for the audience. Michael is a legend on stage, insightful, engaging and you feel inspired to be better, a real humdinger of a presenter" - The Hometown Group
- 2024 - Managing Director for MDL Marinas
- 2018 - Operations Director for MDL Marinas
- 2014 - Regional Director for MDL Marinas
