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
With a master’s degree in business
administration and majoring in human resources, I started as an HR consultant.
My yachting career began in 2006 as a junior crew agent. Fast-forward a few
years, and I am now responsible for successfully placing talented crew globally.
ANTIBES
Esther Delamare
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
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
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