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.

Head of Sales for Pershing and Itama at Ferretti Group, Nada Serafini leads global sales, dealer networks, and brand development for two iconic yacht brands. With over 30 years in yachting, she combines commercial leadership, market expertise, and mentorship rooted in passion and loyalty.

Head of Sustainability at Burgess, Georgina Menheneott drives meaningful sustainability across the superyacht industry. With a background spanning sales, market expansion, and strategy, she focuses on turning ambition into action through measurable impact, collaboration, and innovation.

Director of Yachting at Pelorus Yachting, Gayle Patterson leads experiential charter strategy from Monaco, blending superyachting with expedition travel. With 18+ years in luxury travel and yachting, she champions purposeful exploration, sustainability, and immersive, boundary-pushing voyages.

CEO & Founder, Luxury Projects Atelier Architecture & Design Studio. Laura Pomponi leads high-end superyacht and residential design worldwide, combining engineering precision with creative vision. A former superyacht project manager with a PhD in Electronic Engineering, she delivers integrated, forward-thinking luxury solutions.

Creative Designer at C. Guilhem Design LLC. Carla Guilhem is an award-winning interior designer specializing in bespoke superyacht and luxury residential interiors. Based in Miami, she is known for innovative design, global experience, and multiple BOAT International and World Yachts Trophy wins.

General Manager at Las Olas Marina, McLayne Sisk leads operations of one of Fort Lauderdale’s premier superyacht marinas. Known for her hands-on leadership and strategic vision, she specializes in high-complexity marina operations, guest experience, and building resilient, future-focused waterfront destinations.

CEO & Co-Founder, FGI Yacht Group. Altea Llakmani leads global strategy and growth for a boutique brokerage known for integrity and client trust. A former Deloitte leader, she brings financial expertise, people-first leadership, and an international perspective to yachting.

Sales Executive at OneWater Yacht Group, Ally Walters specializes in bespoke new-build yacht sales, guiding clients through high-value acquisitions with clarity and confidence. A top-performing broker and advocate for women in boating, she blends commercial expertise with a lifelong connection to the ocean.

Virginia De Carlo is Marketing Director at Palumbo Superyachts, leading global marketing and brand strategy for luxury yacht brands such as ISA Yachts and Columbus Yachts. She specializes in storytelling, strategic communication, and positioning, translating technical excellence into compelling international narratives.

Co-Owner and Yacht Designer, Phathom Studio. Raquel Hernández Grijota brings 15+ years in yacht design and 20+ years in luxury interiors. She specializes in bespoke yachts, custom furniture, sustainable design, and refined craftsmanship, creating spaces that merge elegance, innovation, and client vision.

Founder of Sagantara Co., Ltd., Haiying Xu designs luxury superyacht wellness experiences, blending Eastern and Western holistic practices with ocean-based retreats for owners, charter guests, and yacht crew worldwide.

In 2025, we shattered barriers and reached new heights! The achievements of women in yachting have been truly inspiring, and this is just the beginning. Please enjoy a glimpse of what our members accomplished last year.

Learn how Yacht Femme made 2025 unforgettable! From global events and online forums to the Yacht Femme Awards, discover how we celebrated women, built community, and championed leadership in yachting.

Celebrate the Women’s Yachting Awards, honoring exceptional women shaping the future of yachting. Hosted by Yacht Femme at Metstrade, the 2025 ceremony recognized rising stars, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers driving innovation, leadership, and inclusivity in the maritime industry. Discover winners, finalists, judges, and highlights from this inspiring event.

Rosie O’Donnell is Chief Project Leader at Yachts for Science, connecting private yachts with marine research initiatives worldwide. With 30+ years in yachting—from offshore racing to youth sailing programs—she drives collaborations that advance ocean conservation and create meaningful impact at sea.

Sophie Spicknell is News Editor at SuperYacht Times, based in Amsterdam. She leads editorial coverage of superyacht news, features, and human-centered stories, highlighting innovation, design, and industry voices. Sophie is passionate about inclusivity, mentorship, and shaping a transparent, diverse yachting community.

Silvia Nordio is the Head of Partnerships & Events at Allied Marine, a Ferretti Group company. With a global career spanning luxury hospitality, fashion, and yachting, she leads high-impact brand collaborations and events worldwide. She also serves on the International Superyacht Society Board, promoting excellence and sustainability.

Tamara Madra is a Luxury Hospitality Specialist and Interior Manager with over a decade in superyachts. CEO of D-Crew Academy, she trains and mentors crew worldwide, combining hands-on expertise with coaching to deliver excellence, leadership, and five-star service at sea and in private estates.

Jessima Mary Timberlake is Client Relationship Manager at Amico & Co, a Genoa-based refit shipyard. With 12 years in yachting and nearly three decades in marketing, she oversees major refit projects, drives international client relations, and champions innovation and talent development in the yacht refit industry.