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.

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.

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.

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.

Laetitia Contat Desfontaines is Head of Strategy and Business Development at Silverlining Furniture, specializing in bespoke projects for yachts and luxury residences. With a background in collectible design and a lifelong passion for the sea, she drives global growth, builds industry relationships, and leads Silverlining’s first limited edition collection.

India Thomson Virtue is a Recruitment Agent at TYS Recruitment, connecting exceptional crew with premier yachts and shoreside opportunities. A former yacht professional herself, she leverages her onboard experience to guide candidates through every stage of their careers with insight, care, and industry expertise.

Joanne Fairhurst, Client Account Manager, and Natasha Nel, Key Account Manager at Blue Marine Travel, leverage their former roles as Purser and Chief Stewardess to provide captains, crew, and yacht management with flexible, reliable marine airfare solutions. They manage crew rotations, repatriations, and charter travel, delivering seamless, tailored support across the yachting industry.

Linda Peute is a Sales Manager at U-Boat Worx, connecting visionary clients with luxury submersibles. A dynamic, people-loving professional with a sharp sense of humor, she combines creativity with persistence—both in business and in life. She is a proud yachtie, wife, and mother of three.

Janet Xanthopoulos is a legal and strategic expert in luxury yachting, aviation, and real estate. With 20+ years of global experience, she leads Rosemont Yacht Services and Calista Consulting, advising UHNWIs on structuring, VAT, and operations. She pioneered the Yacht Engaged in Trade program and is a speaker, author, and IYAC arbitrator.

Jessica Nosworthy is a seasoned yacht manager and founder of Worthy Management, a recruitment company focused on crew culture and well-being. With over a decade at sea and a 200-ton license, she brings hands-on expertise, integrity, and a people-first approach to supporting yachts, owners, and crew worldwide.

Julie L. Dunham is a nationally certified and Florida-registered paralegal with over 30 years of experience in yacht transactions. She currently manages the yacht legal team at Robert Allen Law and is known for her professionalism, industry knowledge, and commitment to supporting women in yachting.

Jessica Galea is a Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm and leads the firm’s Yachting Department, where she specializes in all aspects of maritime and yachting law. Based in Valletta, Malta, she supports a wide range of clients in matters including yacht and vessel sale and purchase, registration under Malta and other flags, marine finance, leasing structures, VAT and tax issues, crew employment, importation procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Linnea Petersson is the Chief Marketing Officer for three leading companies in the superyacht sector—Dockside Management, International Marine Management (IMM), and FKG Marine. With a background in business, economics, and brand development, Linnea brings fresh energy and strategic vision to the global yachting industry.

Liz Schmidt is a seasoned leader with over 17 years of experience across the nonprofit and maritime industries. She is the Executive Director of Women Offshore Foundation and Captain Sandy’s Charities, and a Business Partner and Director of Operations at Shipyard Supply USA. Through these roles, Liz champions workforce development, operational excellence, and advocacy for diversity in the marine sector.

Jill Bobrow is a renowned journalist, editor, and author with a distinguished career in the superyacht industry spanning several decades. She was the Founding Editor of Boat International USA, Editor-in-Chief of ShowBoats International, and Editor-at-Large for Yachts International.

Iliyana Popova is a Superyacht Interior Curator and the founder of ILIOS Décor, a Monaco-based company specializing in owner’s supplies and interior project management for superyachts, residences, and private aviation. With over 15 years of experience in Monaco’s luxury industry, Iliyana has cultivated an extensive international network and built trusted collaborations with designers, brokers, and suppliers across the globe.

Laura J. Sherrod is a seasoned yacht insurance professional with over 40 years of experience.

Laura, a 5th Generation Floridian, grew up learning yachting from her family's legacy and now specializes in insuring yachts valued at $2M+