Manley
Hopkinson has had a colourful career. A former inspector in the
Royal Hong Kong Marine Police, he had his own boat building and
servicing company in the Far East, twice served as an officer
in the Royal Navy - rejoining for the 1st Gulf War, attained
a degree in Marine Engineering then worked as a Marine Surveyor
world-wide and as a contract project manager for some major corporations,
including Granada Media, solving one of its major Year 2000 projects.
He
is a professional yachtsman and was the skipper of Olympic Group, one
of the twelve yachts competing in the incredible BT Global Challenge
2000-2001, "the World's toughest yacht race" organised by
Sir Chay Blyth.
Racing
around the globe the "wrong way" into the prevailing winds
and currents, the identical yachts were crewed by amateurs from all
walks of life through the most inhospitable parts of the globe. It was
a leadership and management challenge that pushed all the Skippers to
the edge, and taught them much. Manley brings this incredible experience
and knowledge to his inspiring talks and presentations.
Manley
is now the preferred “inspiring public speaker” at
the renowned Chewton Glen luxury hotel and Spa, one of the best in
the world.
“Chewton Glen is a luxury hotel, spa and country club situated
between the ancient New Forest and the sea. Featuring an award-winning
restaurant, world-class leisure activities, luxurious accommodation,
and modern conference facilities, Chewton Glen is the perfect destination
for romantic escapes, relaxing getaways, and corporate events alike” www.chewtonglen.com
See
his article published in the 40th anniversary edition of the Chewton
Glen Magazine – download
pdf.
ATLAS CONSORTIUM
"Having worked for a number of months with the leadership of the
Atlas Consortium helping them effect a major leadership
and cultural change programme, Manley has accepted a position on the
board as the Director of Organisation, People and Partners. With responsibility
for Marketing & Communications, HR and Organisational Effectiveness,
Manley is now fully accountable in bringing about the required leadership
development for the largest infrastructure project outside the USA.
Bringing his wide and varied leadership and consulting experience to
bear, Manley is excited about the new role, "It is an incredible
opportunity. I have been advising leaders of business worldwide on
how to change their own organisations, but now I have my own. This
is a project of huge national importance and high visibility. We need
to get this right. The responsibility is huge, but the calibre of people
I am working with at Atlas is truly inspiring and that brings with
it very high expectations."
Manley is still very much available as a motivational and business
speaker and can now not just inspire audiences with his ocean and polar
racing stories but can engage business leaders as a business leader
himself.
To
view the Atlas Consortium pdf please download it here