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 training, human 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 understand the unique demands and the day-to-day challenges you face. This firsthand knowledge allows us to connect you with the right people and provide support that truly makes a difference.

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.

Talent Acquisition

Jenny Colton

Jenny Colton

Head Yacht Client Director

Anton Lindgren Head Shot

Anton Lindgren

Galley Client Director

Max Lee

Head of Talent Management

Matt Barette

Matthew Barrette

Bridge & Deck Talent Specialist

Matt Freeman

Deck & Engineering Talent Specialist

Biarta Garland

Biarta Garland

Residential & Palace Talent Specialist

Daniela Hassani

Dany Hasani

Residential & Palace Talent Specialist

Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams

Interior & Galley Talent Specialist

Anke de Brabander

Anke de Brabander

Interior & Spa Talent Specialist

Harriet Balme

Harriet Balme

Galley & Interior Talent Specialist

Ellie Webster

Ellie Webster

Interior Talent Specialist

Learning & Development

Julia Harris

Julia Harris

Head of Training & Purser Trainer

Aliki Kountani

Aliki Kountani

Head of eLearning

Ashley Creighton

Head of eLearning & Technical Systems

Chanine Mierop

Chanine Mierop

Leadership Trainer

Paul Martin

Guest Experience Trainer

Sarah wood - interior trainer

Sarah Capel

Course Developer & Interior Trainer

Operations

Andrew Roch

CEO, Founder & Trainer

Samantha Watson

Samantha Watson

Chief Operating Officer

Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee

Sales Director

Gillian Godolphin

Gillian Godolphin

Head of Finance

Peter Horrox

Peter Horrox

Head of Tech

Maya Black

Maya Black

Head of Brand & Marketing

Maya

Maya Pogorzelec

Marketing Co-ordinator

Victoria Boscolo

Legal, Compliance & Crew Co-ordinator

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