Sir Russell Coutts

In partnership with Oracle Founder Larry Ellison, Sir Russell Coutts founded SailGP in 2018. As Chief Executive Officer, Russell has led SailGP’s vision to redefine the sport of sailing (…)

Rosalin Kuiper

Rosalin Kuiper (1995, Netherlands) is a professional offshore sailor and skipper of Team Holcim-PRB for The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

Rosanna Chopra

Rosanna joined Red Sea Global in 2022 as Executive Director of Destination Development charged with defining and implementing the destination development strategy across the portfolio of projects. 

Antoine Mermod

Antoine Mermod has served as president of the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) since 2017.

Katia Merle

After studying Yacht Design at Southampton in 2003-2006, I trained and worked as a composite structural engineer at GURIT(UK) for 14 years

Andraž Mihelin

Co-founder and CEO of Seascape; slovenian company in charge of developing, building and marketing of Beneteau First and First SE sailing boats under 40ft.

Holly Cova

Holly Cova is the Team Director of Team Malizia, one of the world’s leading ocean racing teams known for combining elite sailing with a strong commitment to climate action.

Alex Reid

Alex has over 20 years experience working in the marine industry in the domain of software, electronics and performance analysis.

Laura Hampton

Emily Nagel

Born and raised in Bermuda I have always been passionate about combining my love of sailing with my career.

Jörg Müller-Dünow

Jörg Müller-Dünow (54) is a German PR and marketing expert and Managing Partner of the communications and marketing agency markenzeichen,

Laura Marimon Giovannetti

Laura Marimon Giovannetti started working in RISE Maritime (SSPA) in October 2019.

Jeremy Pochman

Jeremy is a co-founder and the CEO of 11th Hour Racing, captain, and professional sailor.

Cécile Andrieu

Cécile Andrieu is the Co-Director of MerConcept, where she shares the leadership of the company with François Gabart.

Dan Jaspers

My experience in the watersports and marine industry spans more than 20 years, with experience in both the educational sector as well as the delivery of watersports activities.

Edward Bell

Ed Bell is the Project Manager of the world’s coolest and most impressive race boat built in 2025: Magic Carpet e

Helen Fretter

Helen is editor of Yachting World – not only the world’s oldest sailing magazine and a monthly print publication, but now also a global digital sailing media brand across multiple platforms with a monthly reach of over 2m.

Bruno Dubois

Bruno is one of a select band of people who understands the challenges of sailing both as a professional sailor and as a team manager.

David Graham

David Graham has served as Chief Executive Officer of World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, since July 2020.

Ana Čalić

Ana Čalić is a boating industry specialist and passionate advocate for sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

Simon Keijzer

After an initial career in advertising combined with a semi-professional career in Olympic and offshore sailing, I am now a communicator in (top) sport events.

Pip Woods

As Managing Director of Rockley Watersports, Pip Woods has combined over 20 years of business leadership with a career dedicated to growing participation in sailing and watersports.

Ferran Muniesa

Ferran Muniesa is a member of the Events Committee of World Sailing and also sits on the boards of directors of both the Balearic and Spanish Sailing Federations.

Chris Trodden

Chris Trodden, Head of Business Development at FT Technologies, has dedicated 10 years to advancing the awareness and application of Acu-Res® wind measurement technology

Julia Castro

With a background in professional kitesurfing, Julia Castro, born in the Canary Islands, is a social media expert with a knack for elevating major sailing events’ digital presence.

Phil Kennard

Phil Kennard is Team Principal and CEO of the NorthStar SailGP Team. His background combines extensive experience in both elite sailing and sports management.  

Imogen Dinham-Price

Imogen specialised in sustainability at the University of Southampton. First taking her learnings to the agricultural sector before jumping across to the marine sector.

Joe Lynch

Joe Lynch is Chief Executive Officer of ICOMIA. Prior to joining ICOMIA in 2023, Joe founded a consultancy

Mark Somerville

Mark Somerville is CTO and Marine Race Director of Persico. Originally from Auckland New Zealand where he studied and sailed competitively before leaving New Zealand

Mark Jardine

Mark has been managing sailing websites since 1996, always being at the forefront of technology, and now manages the combined Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com network.

Knut Frostad

Knut Frostad has an international business background and is a recognised motivational speaker. He is the executive chairman of Henri Lloyd.

Andy Rice

Andy Rice is a full-time sailing journalist, commentator and marketing consultant.

Richard Moore

Richard has been involved in the sport and entertainment marketing industry since 1992, when he started his career managing Carlsberg-Tetley’s partnership with the England Cricket Team. 

Alexandra Rickham

Alexandra Rickham is Director of Sustainability at World Sailing.

Meg Reilly

Meg Reilly is a circumnavigator and sustainability leader who blends expertise in communications, leadership, and sport diplomacy to drive global impact.

Shirley Robertson

Shirley Robertson OBE made history by becoming the first British woman to win Olympic Gold Medals at two consecutive Olympic Games.

James Pleasance

James Pleasance is Executive Director for the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series established in 2000 and awarded Special Event status by World Sailing.

Victoria Low

With three decades of experience in the yachting industry, Victoria is an experienced Director and independent

Richard Brisius

Richard Brisius is the co-CEO of The Ocean Race alongside Johan Salén. He brings extensive experience in leading international complex teams, projects and events.

Matthew Sheahan

Matthew Sheahan is the producer & founder of PlanetSail, a media dedicated to yacht racing.