Welcome to the third episode of the Inside Marine podcast. We are joined by James Roy, Managing Director at Lateral Naval Architects.

From a very young age James decided that drawing boats was what he wanted to do for a living, so when he came across a leaflet advertising Yacht Design at Southampton Institute the stage was set and in 1996 he graduated with first class honours.

James believes that clarity of thought and focus are key ingredients for success and he thrives in agile, open thinking teams working on creative and innovative projects that challenge accepted practices.

When not leading the company's yacht work James will most likely be found either sailing around the waters of the Solent or soaring above the Hampshire countryside in a hang glider.