THE CREW
BEHIND THE CREW
As recruitment experts, we specialise in helping candidates find their perfect role. Whether you are new to yachting or a seasoned seafarer looking to make the next move, our team is here to support you.
My love of travel and exploring different
global cultures led me to the cruise industry, where I held various positions in
the maritime sector, both onboard and shoreside, as a purser, HR, rotations, and
recruitment. Leading an international team of recruiters, I am inspired by the
impact we create by matching candidates to the perfect roles.SOUTHAMPTON
Susanne Jovanovic
Head of Recruitment
ANTIBES
Sophie Barber
Recruitment Team Leader – Yachts
I sailed the Mediterranean on motor and
sailing yachts for seven years and loved my time at sea. Harnessing that
experience, knowledge, and passion, I am committed to supporting candidates in
finding their ideal role on superyachts.ANTIBES
Ellen de Jong
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
I spent several years as a sole stewardess
onboard charter sailing yachts and crossed the Atlantic four times. With plenty
of nautical miles to my name and many years of recruitment experience in the
yachting sector, I am well-placed to help candidates find great roles on land or
at sea.PERTH
Lisa Ricourt
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts & Private Estates
My career began in 2004 in a crew
placement agency, followed by a yacht management company in Palma de
Mallorca. I became a Chief Stewardess on 65m+ motor yachts and was fortunate
to travel the world. Thanks to my time onboard and shoreside, I have a
wealth of experience and skills I bring to this role. PALMA
Rosa Rodrigo
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
Growing up on a small sailing island in the UK conditioned my love for the ocean. I joined the yachting industry, always on sailing yachts, and thrived off of crossing oceans and competing in regattas. I have dived professionally all over the world and am now harnessing my knowledge of the industry into recruitment to help make crew members’ dream jobs become a reality.SOUTHAMPTON
Willa Rogers
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
My passion for diving led me to work
onboard yachts as a diving instructor. I have sailed and dived in the
Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Red Sea, and the Great Barrier Reef. Now
back on dry land, I use my experiences to source outstanding yachting
talent.ANTIBES
Hugo Debast
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
A chance meeting led me to yachting, and I
completed the required sea-going STCW courses. I joined my first yacht as a
deckhand/dive instructor, later joined the interior team, and became the crew cook.
I held the house manager position in a private estate in France for many years
before moving into recruitment. I now place crew on stunning vessels worldwide.
FORT LAUDERDALE
Lucie Fox
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
Born on an island in southern Italy, Alessandra developed a deep connection to the sea and a strong curiosity for different cultures from an early age. This passion led her to pursue a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Her career began in the service and education sectors before she transitioned to working aboard luxury motor yachts, sailing across the Mediterranean. Alessandra believes that every individual is part of a greater whole, navigating together through a sea of opportunities.LA SPEZIA
Alessandra Dagnino
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
After working in the luxury hospitality sector for
many years, I joined the yachting industry over 10 years ago. Throughout my career,
I have worked in various departments, including brokerage, marketing, crew, and
training. I enjoy helping candidates and supporting recruiters in matching talent to
the exciting positions we have available.ANTIBES
Zahida Gerbaud
Recruitment Administrator – Yachts
Born in France, I spent my childhood in
South Africa, where I grew up by the sea and developed a love for the yachting
industry. In 2022, I relocated back to France. From my previous experience in the
cosmetics and aviation industries, I have acquired extensive customer service and
office administration skills, which serve me well when I am in contact with
candidates at reception. I enjoy helping candidates in any way I can and building
strong relationships with our candidates and clients to ensure that they feel cared
for throughout their journey with Hill Robinson Recruitment.ANTIBES
Kate Buffard
Recruitment Administrator
With a longstanding passion for the yachting industry, working in this dynamic sector has always been a personal goal. Now with over four years of recruitment experience, two of those dedicated specifically to the yachting industry, I specialise in placing exceptional talent in all onboard positions. I take pride in supporting crew throughout their careers and thrive on connecting outstanding professionals with their dream roles.
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Ryan Holloway
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts