TeamO Marine Co-Founder and Design Director is Oscar Mead.

Oscar has a degree in Yacht and Powercraft Design from Southampton Solent University and worked on product design for one of the biggest brand names in the marine safety market designing for the last America’s Cup.

Oscar is a highly accomplished sailor himself and was the youngest ever finisher (22 days solo across the North Atlantic) in the Singlehanded Transatlantic Race at 18 years old. He thoroughly understands the demands sailors place on their safety equipment.

Company Co-founder and Non-Executive Chairman: Laurence Mead

Laurence has 25 years of international business experience as MD of both marine businesses and global fashion businesses, having successfully built and/or turned around a number of international shoe companies. His experience includes five years as CEO of a London listed wholesale business.

In addition, Laurence is a life-long sailor who thoroughly understands the market that TeamO operates in.

Marketing is in the hands of Lauren, who worked with Jack Wills as Brand Coordinator in Hong Kong and is herself a highly experienced sailor having sailed the Atlantic from Hull to Rio De Janeiro as a watch leader in the Clipper Round the World Race.

We will aim to build a great business to become recognised as a leader in its sector both as a brand name and for outstanding product development.