Mike Scanlon joined the Burgess yacht management team in 2013. A Class 1 Master Mariner, prior to entering yachting, British-born Mike served in the Merchant Navy achieving the rank of Chief Officer. He has held the position of Chief Officer on yachts of up to 74 metres (243ft) and for the last fifteen years has been captain on yachts of up to 45 metres (148ft), which included the management of a new build project.