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THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK

Who's Who Across UHNW Industries

Inside the lives and careers of the individuals driving global luxury culture.

Categories
01

Leadership & Commerce

The decision-makers, dealmakers, and strategists driving the industry forward.

CEO & Founders

CEO & Founders

People shaping direction and defining what comes next.

Sales Brokers

Sales Brokers

The dealmakers guiding owners through pivotal decisions.

Charter Brokers
Coming Soon

Charter Brokers

The curators behind journeys, seasons, and unforgettable trips.

Marketing
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Marketing

The storytellers shaping brand, reputation, and reach.

02

Operations & Seamanship

The professionals who keep the fleet moving — on deck, on shore, and behind the scenes.

Captains

Captains

Leaders at sea — experience, judgement, and humanity.

Yacht Crew
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Yacht Crew

People keeping the vessels moving and in good condition.

Yacht Managers
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Yacht Managers

People behind operations, safety, and continuity.

Yacht Services
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Yacht Services

Trusted specialists supporting life on board and on shore.

03

Lifestyle & Advisory

Beyond the water — the specialists shaping how the world's most discerning individuals live.

Real Estate
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Real Estate

Homes, havens, and spaces shaped for exceptional living.

Art Advisors
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Art Advisors

Guiding taste, collections, and cultural legacy.

Wealth Managers
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Wealth Managers

Trusted partners navigating complexity with clarity.

Aviation
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Aviation

People behind movement, access, and seamless travel.

Peoples Profiles

Clear, verified profiles of the individuals shaping modern yachting and private-client life — from captains to founders, designers and advisors.

Step 01

Initial Consultation

A personal conversation to understand your background, expertise, and goals within the industry.

Step 02

References & Reputation

We speak with peers, clients, and colleagues to verify standing and professional integrity.

Step 03

Story & Positioning

We craft a narrative that reflects your career, philosophy, and contribution to the industry.

Step 04

Verified Profile Creation

Your profile is built with editorial precision — written, designed, and reviewed before publishing.

Step 05

Trust & Identity Protection

We ensure your digital presence is accurate, secure, and aligned with your professional identity.

Step 06

Global Visibility with YATCO

Your profile joins the YATCO network — reaching owners, principals, and decision-makers worldwide.

01Profiles

22 profiles

Alistair Best

Alistair Best

Founder, Impulse Club

Most luxury advisors come from hospitality or finance. Alistair Best came from the Merchant Navy — commanding oil tankers, chemical tankers, ferries, and offsho…

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Andrew Cardwell

Andrew Cardwell

Cybersecurity Expert, Maritime Sector

In an industry crowded with opinions, Andrew Cardwell’s perspective is shaped by responsibility. He has spent his career operating, scaling, and securing real t…

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Aqua Flight

Aqua Flight

Yacht Watersports Experiences and Premium Water Toys

Aqua Flight is a watersports operator and product-forward brand associated withhigh-adrenaline experiencesand personal watercraft innovation, including flyboard…

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Ashton Lauritzen

Ashton Lauritzen

Founder of Aqua Flight

Ashton Lauritzen is the founder of Aqua Flight, a company specialising in electric hydrofoil boards designed for use in yachting, resorts, and private ownership…

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Brooke Lean

Brooke Lean

Founder, The Virtue

Brooke Lean is the founder of The Virtue, an independent perfume brand built around scent as ritual, memory, and modern luxury. Her work explores fragrance as s…

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Claire Hagen

Claire Hagen

Founder, This Is Odyssey & Armada Club

Claire Hagen is the founder of This is Odyssey, a London-based creative studio working across superyachts, hospitality, and luxury brands. She specialises in co…

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Falcon Tenders

Falcon Tenders

Bespoke superyacht tender builder

Falcon Tenders is a British builder of bespoke superyacht tenders, known for pairing high-performance engineering with tailored craftsmanship from its Southampt…

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Georges Bourgoignie

Georges Bourgoignie

Senior Sales Broker at Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale

With more than 36 years in the yacht industry, Georges Bourgoignie brings lived experience to every sale. Based in Fort Lauderdale with Fraser Yachts, he works …

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Graeme Lord

Graeme Lord

Founder of PYC Cayman

In the engine rooms and crew quarters of the superyacht world, certain problems have existed for so long that people stopped noticing them. Graeme Lord noticed.…

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International Yachting Radio

International Yachting Radio

Podcasts and Media for the Yachting Industry

International Yachting Radio (often styled as Yachting International Radio) is ayachting media and podcast platformbuilt around industry conversation: crew life…

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JQ Louise

JQ Louise

Writer & Editor

Everyone with a smartphone claims insider access. JQ Louise spent years earning the right to actually have it. Her credibility was forged inBoston's demanding m…

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Jan Jaap Minnema

Jan Jaap Minnema

Senior Yacht Broker, Fraser Yachts Monaco

Jan Jaap Minnema is a senior sales broker at Fraser Yachts, based in Monaco. With nearly 25 years of experience in the superyacht industry, he is widely respect…

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Joe Dargavage

Joe Dargavage

United Island & Yacht

Joe Dargavage is a co founder ofUnited Island & Yacht, a brokerage and advisory firm operating across superyachts, private islands, and luxury real estate. His …

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Life on the Outlaw Sea

Life on the Outlaw Sea

Interview with Maritime Lawyer Michael Moore

When the ocean has no rules, a maritime lawyer can be the last line of order. "You never know what's going to come across my desk," says maritime lawyer Michael…

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Michael T. Moore

Michael T. Moore

Maritime Lawyer

"Moore's understanding and connections within the yachting community will enable The International SeaKeepers Society to continue its mission."A statement from …

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Quentin Bourgeois

Quentin Bourgeois

Yacht Broker at Fraser Yachts Monaco

With a background in business development, passion for yachts after spending five-plus years in Fraser’s Charter department, one of the world’s leading superyac…

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Rhea Rouw

Rhea Rouw

Founder, Yachting International Radio

While much of yachting media focuses on launches, luxury, and lifestyle, Yachting International Radio chose a different path. One rooted in advocacy rather than…

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Steven Myers

Steven Myers

Owner, YATCO

Founder & CEO, YATCO – The Trusted Global Marketplace of Yachting For much of his career, Steven Myers has been preoccupied with one problem: how to make the ya…

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The New Furry VIPs

The New Furry VIPs

Paws on deck

The new furry guest For many yacht owners, family now means the whole pack—including four-legged companions. Increasingly, dogs are part of the superyacht scene…

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Triton Submarines

Triton Submarines

History, Subs and Founding members

For most people, the deepest places on Earth exist only as abstractions, shadowed regions of the ocean floor glimpsed in grainy documentary footage or described…

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Yacht Zoo

Yacht Zoo

Monaco Based brokerage firm

YACHTZOO is a boutique superyacht brokerage and advisory firm known for its discreet approach, curated fleet, and global footprint across Monaco, Tokyo, Montene…

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Kevin Spiker

Kevin Spiker

Founder, Design Asset Management

Kevin Spiker is the founder of Design Asset Management, a yacht management and advisory company shaped by experience across newbuild oversight, yacht operations…

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