OFFICIAL: Mike Buckley Appointed Team Principal Of The U.S. SailGP Team
CEO and Co-Owner Mike Buckley assumes new role on U.S. SailGP Team for 2026...
Published 01/15/2026
The U.S. SailGP Team today confirmed that Mike Buckley has assumed the role of Team Principal, in addition to his existing responsibilities as CEO and Co-Owner.
The appointment formalizes Buckley as the lead decision-maker across the sporting, operational and strategic direction of the team, unifying competition and business under a single leadership structure.
As Team Principal, Buckley will oversee on-water performance, competitive strategy and long-term team development, ensuring clear alignment between the sporting program and the team’s broader business strategy throughout the season.
“Moving into the Team Principal role allows me to focus entirely on driving performance and progression across the whole team and business,” says Buckley.
“Having spent the majority of my life on the water competing as a professional athlete, I can carry that unique perspective across our entire organization. On the water, performance has to come first. Off the water, the focus is aligning the organization around a long-term vision that supports that performance as we continue to build momentum.”
Since becoming CEO and Co-Owner, Buckley has guided the team’s progress on and off the water. This structure reflects how the team is led in practice as the U.S. SailGP Team continues to scale within the global sports landscape.
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