Udo Kleinitz holds the German master craftsman qualification in boatbuilding, which he obtained during 15 years working in yards at the lakes in the Munich area.
In 2008 Udo relocated to the UK after being appointed as Technical Manager at The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA). ICOMIA is an international organisation representing the marine industry worldwide. Udo held this post for five years, before leaving to join British Marine as Head of Technical Services.
Udo returned to ICOMIA in June 2015 as Secretary General; his extensive industry knowledge and expertise enables ICOMIA to continue to represent the global marine industry. An avid sailor, Udo spends his summer weekends on the water cruising the UK South Coast and the English Channel.