About
Global yachting and travel executive with two decades of leadership across the worldwide charter industry. Proven record scaling fleets and operations, and delivering strong growth across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Currently CEO of Navigare Yachting and driving Business Development and Supply Chain for Dream Yacht and Navigare Yachting Group, with responsibility for global fleet strategy, procurement, supplier partnerships, quality control. Previously VP Global Operations, COO, Deputy CEO, and Country Manager with full operational oversight for one of the world’s largest charter fleets, scaling from ~100 to 250+ yachts and increasing revenue from ~EUR 10M to ~EUR 65M during the growth phase. Later supported operational performance and fleet deployment exceeding 300 yachts across multiple continents. Expertise in fleet development and optimisation, procurement and cost programs, product standardisation. Designed and executed commissioning programs and global logistics frameworks en…
Experience
Head of Business Development and Supply Chain
Dream Yacht · Zagreb, Croatia
Present
Responsible for global business development and supply chain across Navigare Yachting and Dream Yacht Group, the world’s leading yacht charter platforms. Driving commercial growth, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships with a focus on scalable and sustainable expansion. Leading procurement strategy, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives across a multi-continent fleet operation. Building a structured sourcing model, consolidating vendor base, and negotiating framework agreements to secure best-in-class pricing, quality, and delivery reliability. Overseeing global logistics and commissioning of new assets, ensuring timely delivery, configuration, and deployment of new yachts into charter operations. Implementing standards for build specifications, quality assurance, and technical onboarding across shipyards and group bases. Driving fleet optimisation across worldwide bases, including redeployment planning, asset utilisation, and capacity strategy. Supporting long-…
Vice President of Global Operations
Navigare Yachting · Zagreb, Croatia
Led global operations for Navigare Yachting across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia with a fleet of 300+ yachts and more than 150 employees. Responsible for operational performance, quality standards, and customer experience across all charter bases worldwide. Defined and implemented global operating procedures and quality benchmarks to ensure consistent service delivery and vessel readiness. Built accountability structures, strengthened operational discipline, and elevated safety and maintenance standards across international teams. Oversaw global logistics and commissioning of new yachts, ensuring timely delivery, configuration, and seamless entry into service. Drove coordination between shipyards, local bases, and central functions to optimise readiness and asset utilisation. Managed P&L performance for global base operations, improving efficiency, workforce planning, and cost control while supporting commercial growth and fleet expansion. Focused on building a scalable operat…
Coo
Navigare Yachting · Zagreb, Croatia
Led global operations for Navigare Yachting across the Mediterranean and Asia with a fleet of 150+ yachts and more than 100 employees. Responsible for operational performance, quality standards, and customer experience across all charter bases worldwide. Defined and implemented global operating procedures and quality benchmarks to ensure consistent service delivery and vessel readiness. Built accountability structures, strengthened operational discipline, and elevated safety and maintenance standards across international teams. Oversaw global logistics and commissioning of new yachts, ensuring timely delivery, configuration, and seamless entry into service. Drove coordination between shipyards, local bases, and central functions to optimise readiness and asset utilisation. Managed P&L performance for global base operations, improving efficiency, workforce planning, and cost control while supporting commercial growth and fleet expansion. Focused on building a scalable operating model, d…
Deputy Ceo
Navigare Yachting · Greater Malmö Metropolitan Area
Served as Deputy CEO with responsibility for global operations and commercial performance across a fleet of 200+ yachts in key charter regions worldwide with a turnover of 60 Mil EUR. Oversaw end-to-end operational delivery, fleet readiness, and customer service standards while driving global charter sales strategy and revenue execution. Managed cross-regional teams, base operations, and commercial functions to ensure consistent service quality, disciplined cost control, and strong utilisation of fleet assets. Coordinated operational planning and sales forecasting to align capacity, pricing, and fleet deployment with market demand. Strengthened commercial partnerships, improved sales conversion processes, and supported digital and distribution initiatives to grow global booking volumes and enhance customer experience. Acted as a strategic partner to the CEO on organisational development, fleet investment decisions, and performance optimisation, preparing the organisation for scale and…
Coo
COO responsible for global operations, fleet growth, and commercial performance during a high-expansion phase. Oversaw the development and scaling of the fleet from approximately 100 yachts to 200+ yachts across multiple international bases, while increasing group turnover from roughly EUR 10M to EUR 60M through disciplined execution and operational efficiency. Led operational strategy, workforce development, and base management to support rapid international expansion. Implemented standards and processes that improved fleet readiness, maintenance planning, and customer experience at scale. Delivered structural improvements in cost control, service delivery, and organisation capability as the company transitioned from a regional operator into a leading global charter platform.
Country Manager for Croatia
Led Navigare Yachting’s operations in Croatia, building the business from 25 yachts to 80+ yachts and establishing the country as a core operational hub for the group. Built and led a high-performing, quality-driven team and introduced professional standards across service, maintenance, and customer experience. Opened three charter bases and developed the organisational structure, processes, and partnerships required to support rapid growth and consistent service delivery. Strengthened supplier relationships, improved operational reliability, and elevated the brand position in the regional market. Drove fleet expansion, revenue performance, and base profitability while laying the operational foundation for future international scaling.
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