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YACHT FEMME MEMBERS


Candice Christiansen | Co-Founder of Charter Itinerary
Based in Monaco, she spent a decade in yacht management before launching CI in 2021, now used by over 70% of brokerage houses and hundreds of Captains worldwide.


Alison Vassallo | Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates
With over 20 years’ experience in superyacht law, she advises owners, financiers and shipyards on sale, registration, finance and regulatory matters, and has contributed to Malta’s national superyacht policy and EU-level proceedings.


Nazenin Dino | Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager at Hot Lab
Nazenin leads yacht interior projects from concept to delivery. With 8+ years in yachting, she blends creative vision with project management, shaping luxurious living spaces at sea. Columnist for Turkey’s Motor Boat & Yachting magazine.


Viola Slaviero | Sales Manager at Prodital Leather
Viola is leading the integration of premium Made in Italy leathers into superyacht interiors. With a background in international trade and luxury, she has spent eight years building global partnerships with top shipyards, expanding into Northern Europe’s 50m+ segment.


Maryna D. Schizas | Charter Broker at Director of Supreme Yachting Limited
With over 20 years’ experience in superyacht law, she advises owners, financiers and shipyards on sale, registration, finance and regulatory matters, and has contributed to Malta’s national superyacht policy and EU-level proceedings.


Pauline Micallef | CEO of MaritimeMT
Pauline leads business development and international growth. A CPA and ACCA-qualified accountant with an MBA from Henley Business School, she has over a decade of managerial experience and plays an active leadership role within Malta’s yachting and maritime industry networks.


Nisha Barlow | COO of Engel & Völkers Yachting
A former PR executive turned yacht brokerage leader, she scaled one of the largest U.S. listing platforms before integrating her own firm into the global luxury brand.


Eleonora Pitasso | Founder & CEO of The Wayvecoming
Eleonora is a superyacht expert with 20+ years of experience in brokerage, new-builds, and shipyard consultancy. Multilingual and internationally trained, she advises clients globally while championing sustainability and leadership in the yachting industry.


Julia Kari | Marketing & Communication at Lürssen
Julia Kari is Marketing & Communications at Lürssen, where she has been shaping the brand since 2008. Specializing in refit marketing, client events, and media strategy, she combines an MBA in marketing with deep luxury-industry expertise and an international perspective.


Harriet Parker | Senior Paralegal at Jaffa & Co
Harriet specializes in superyacht transactions and yacht finance. A former superyacht deckhand, she combines onboard experience with legal expertise. Based in London, she is working toward qualifying as a solicitor while continuing to race competitively offshore.


Sarah Marzocchi | Founder of The Med Crew and The Med Stew Academy,
Former Chief Stewardess turned entrepreneur, Sarah Marzocchi is founder of The Med Crew and The Med Stew Academy, and co-founder of Sarene Interiors Setup & Standards. She bridges superyacht-level service, education, and design, shaping modern careers in and beyond the yachting industry.


Eleni Skourti | Senior Business Development Manager at Ankor software
With 13+ years in B2B sales. Based in Athens, she specializes in connecting yacht charter brokers and central agencies through smart technology, driving collaboration, ecosystem growth, and scalable value across international markets.


Juliana Miguel | Founder & Yacht Designer at Juliana M Design
Juliana creates bespoke interiors and exteriors that merge quiet luxury with technical precision. Collaborating with Revolution Marine Group, she transforms maritime spaces for private clients, turning lifelong nautical passion into professional artistry.


Camilla Paggini | Trainee Lawyer at Vaudo Paggini & C. Law Firm
Law graduate and trainee lawyer at Vaudo Paggini & C., specializing in maritime and superyacht law, including yacht sale and purchase contracts. Based in Italy, she is completing the Italian bar exam and building international experience in the yachting sector.


Joanna Mucka Rubio | Founder of All around the yacht - Crew uniforms
Founder of All Around the Yacht, supplying yacht crews with uniforms along the French Riviera. With experience in shipyards and uniform design, she specializes in bespoke solutions, client relations, and simplifying uniform management for yachts and fleets.


Deborah Fry | Co-founder and Director of Yacht Trace
Co-founder and Director of Yacht Trace, delivering advanced tender monitoring solutions for superyachts. She leads sales and operations, working with captains, managers, and insurers to provide real-time, innovative protection for high-value tenders and chase boats.


Georgia Agù | Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Azimut Benetti
Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Azimut Benetti Group, leading global legal strategy, yacht construction and sales contracts, and compliance governance. An expert in international trade and corporate law, she helps shape industry standards and supports complex yacht projects worldwide.


Estelle Viriot | Founder of Seanergy Yachting
Founder of Seanergy Yachting, a digital ecosystem uniting crew, yachts, and industry partners to elevate professionalism, safety, and ethics. With a corporate background and 7+ years as a superyacht chef, she combines operational insight, leadership, and ocean advocacy to drive industry evolution.


Carole Laisney | Managing Director of Riviera Wine
Managing Director of Riviera Wine in Antibes, specializing in bespoke wine and spirits services for the superyacht industry. WSET Level 3 certified, she supports new-build and refit projects, curates wine programs, and creates luxury guest experiences worldwide.


Andrea Tagliaferro | Yacht Femme Owner & Navier Marketing Director
Andrea drives data-focused marketing strategies in yachting and maritime tech. Her career spans crew operations, yacht design, and digital marketing, giving her a rare, multidisciplinary perspective on the industry.
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