
CEO Camp New York
Lee McAteer
March 15, 2026
·TEDx University of Leeds 2026Lee McAteer is a British entrepreneur, investor, and speaker known for building and scaling youth-focused global brands. Starting with just £4,000 from his student loan, he grew a portfolio of over 35 brands across travel, recruitment, events, and digital marketing, achieving a combined turnover of £34 million before successfully exiting the group in 2021. Widely recognised by international media as "Britain's Best Boss," Lee has been featured in outlets including The Daily Mail, The Mirror, BBC etc. He is the co-founder of brands such as AmeriCamp and Camp Thailand. Lee has played a key role in sports and entertainment. Up until recently he was the co-owner of PROGRESS Wrestling and DEFY Wrestling, one of the largest independent wrestling companies helping develop talent featured on WWE and AEW platforms before selling out to WWE Alumni Nikki Cross and Big Damo. Been an Associate Director at Tranmere Rovers Football Club alongside former FA CEO Mark Palios for the past nine years.