About Us

Recruit. Train. Retain. Inspire.

WHO ARE WE?

Your Specialist Partners.

Yacht Crew Recruitment & Training is the only company in the industry that manages the entire crew life cycle. From attracting the best talent, to managing the recruitment process, delivering exceptional traininghuman resources and ongoing career development.

With more than 15 years experience, YCRT is made up of recruitment specialists The Crew Hunter, training provider The Crew Academy, land-based services provided by Exclusive Household Cavalry and innovative learning platforms on kelp.

We ask the right questions to match our industry-leading solutions to your unique needs.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We know what we're talking about.

Our team isn’t just made up of recruiters and trainers – we’ve walked the walk and have extensive experience working on yachts.

We also bring a wealth of experience from outside the yachting world. Our team includes corporate professionals with backgrounds in diverse industries, bringing fresh perspectives and best practices to recruitment, HR, and learning & development. This unique blend of expertise allows us to develop innovative solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the yachting industry.

Meet the team.

With over 200 years of combined yachting experience, our team understands your world. We go beyond simply filling positions; we take the time to get to know our crew and clients, building relationships that allow us to provide solutions truly aligned with your needs and goals.

Learning & Development

Aliki Kountani

Instructional Designer

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Learning & Development

Alix Foden

Technical Operations & LMS Support Lead

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Operations

Andrew Roch

CEO, Founder & Trainer

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Talent Acquisition

Anton Lindgren

Galley Client Director

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Learning & Development

Ashley Creighton

Head of Learning & Technology Operations

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Talent Acquisition

Biarta Garland

Residential & Palace Talent Specialist

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Learning & Development

Chanine Mierop

Leadership Trainer

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Learning & Development

Charlie Goblet

Wine Trainer

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Talent Acquisition

Charlotte Langdon

Marketing & Administration (EHC)

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Talent Acquisition

Dany Hasani

Residential & Palace Talent Specialist

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Operations

Gillian Godolphin

Head of Finance

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Talent Acquisition

Jamie Nicholson

Deck Talent Specialist

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Operations

Joseph Lee

Sales Director

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Learning & Development

Julia Harris

Course Director & Purser Trainer

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Operations

Kieran Geerts

Student Coordinator & Company Administrator

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Talent Acquisition

Max Lee

Head of Talent & Recruitment

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Operations

Maya Black

Head of Brand & Marketing

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Operations

Maya Pogorzelec

Marketing Co-ordinator

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Learning & Development

Paul Martin

Guest Experience Trainer

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Operations

Samantha Watson

Chief Operating Officer & YORP Trainer

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Learning & Development

Sarah Capel

Course Developer & Interior Trainer

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Talent Acquisition

Stephanie Williams

Interior Talent Specialist

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Talent Acquisition

Suzie Gittins

Bridge Talent Specialist

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