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.
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Esther Delamare
Senior Recruitment Consultant – 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.
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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
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.
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Zahida Gerbaud
Recruitment Administrator – 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.
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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.
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Lucie Fox
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts
With solid experience in the maritime industry and having worked in international recruitment, I am passionate about finding outstanding talent. I enjoy my dual role, looking after corporate recruitment for Hill Robinson and business development for our dedicated recruitment team. SOUTHAMPTON
Luke Randall
Recruitment Consultant – 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.
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Kate Buffard
Recruitment Administrator
A UK native, I began my career in yachting working as a deckhand, then lead deckhand onboard yachts up to 85+m. Transitioning into the recruitment sector, I specialised on sourcing top talent for the deck department, leveraging my first-hand knowledge to identify the best candidates. Now based in Southampton, I have joined the Hill Robinson team, drawing on my unique blend of practical experience and recruitment expertise.
SOUTHAMPTON
Sean McKay
Recruitment Consultant – Yachts