The Arrow Team
Our team is at the heart of all that is Arrow and is central to both our function and company culture. We are inherently aware of the balance of skills and personalities within our group. Having built and expanded it with care over the last two decades, we know that our people are essential to providing a consistent and exceptional level of service to our clients.
Vast yachting, technical and fiscal expertise, combined with the multicultural background of the Arrow team (ten nationalities, speaking a dozen languages and a combined total of 300 years of experience) has forged a team uniquely qualified to answer all the needs of yacht owners, captains and crew alike.
Our experience gained onboard and onshore means that we understand the demands of yachting, allowing us to protect and assist owners & crews in every facet of operations, safety, construction, and refit.
We have chosen well in order that owners have peace of mind.
Yerin Hobson
CEO & Owner
If anyone can say they have yachting in their blood, it’s Yerin Hobson. Having grown up and been educated quite literally on the water, Yerin’s career has seen him act as both captain and engineer on superyachts worldwide before following his aptitude for yacht construction into technical management. Having joined Arrow in 2007, Yerin took over ownership of Arrow in the Summer of 2023 and remains at the helm of our large new build projects, and leads the effort to share Arrow expertise with our teams & clients alike.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
OPS MANAGERS & ADMIN
CLIENT ACCOUNTS
TECHNICAL
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Noel Walsh
Technical Director
With a career that began in the Irish Navy before moving into superyachting, Arrow’s technical director is a Commercial Class-1 Chief Engineer, who served in this capacity aboard vessels up to 138m in length. Now having moved ashore, as Arrow’s Technical Director, Noel’s significant experience ensures a superlative level of technical support is given to operational yachts & build projects alike.
Nate Cook
CEO, Arrow USA
Having grown up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, Nate has always been drawn to the water. After obtaining a Business Management degree, Nate spent a decade working on some of the most prestigious superyachts in the world ranging in length between 40m and 86m. Nate transferred his experience to the yacht management field in 2018 at multiple international firms, focusing primarily on US-based clients, and now leading Arrow USA’s expansion into North America.
Sabine Bryselbout
CFO Group
Since joining Arrow back in 2006, Sabine’s expertise as accountant and qualified commercial administrator has formed the backbone of the company’s specialised maritime accounts department. With thirty years of experience, Arrow’s CFO is conversant in international finance and the complexities of cross-border banking and compliance as demanded by our industry.
Laurence Rembowski
Compliance & Registration Director
A joint founder of Arrow in 1997, Laurence is the company’s resident expert in ownership structure, registration, leasing and finance. The challenges of the constantly evolving regulatory, flag and tax matters experienced in yachting today require smooth handling, thus Laurence’s experience takes the pain out of the complexity of yacht ownership, giving reassurance to owners and captains alike.
Judith Polizzi
Office Director
In addition to her master’s in financial engineering, and a background in professional banking services, Judith also brought her valuable compliance and regulatory expertise to the team when she joined the company back in 2012. Her skills in these often-overlooked yet essential areas serve to enhance the multiple build projects that Judith continues to be involved with at Arrow.
Hannah Vissers
Event & Business Development
Having grown up sailing the lakes of Switzerland and the Mediterranean shores, Hannah followed her natural interests into yachting and has spent the last six years absorbing all facets of the superyacht industry. Trilingual, and with a varied background in build, sales and charter management, Hannah has brought her deep understanding of superyacht clients to Arrow, where she is now working in business development and events management.
Louise Harrison
Yacht Manager (MC)
Passionate about the sea since childhood, Louise has a diverse background in maritime project management, yacht construction, submersibles and as an owner’s representative. Having lived in seven different countries, with a career spanning five continents and almost thirty years, Louise’s long experience has equipped her to handle the ever-changing challenges of superyacht management.
Julie Thibault
Yacht Manager (MC)
Over the past 10 years, Julie has built a career as a Yacht Compliance Manager turned Yacht Manager in the last 2 years having worked in several established yachting companies. Today, thanks to her dedication to ensuring that Clients’ expectations are met and exceeded while the crew are being supported onboard, we are welcoming Julie into our yacht management team.
Richard Hannan
Yacht Manager (USA)
After originally sailing recreationally growing up, a career in yachting was the next step. Transiting to shoreside management after 15 years in yachting, Richard brings extensive knowledge of shipboard operations. Involvement in management has brought a greater understanding of Statutory and Classification requirements along with the importance of good crew dynamics onboard. He also has previous experience as an operations manager whilst also conducting internal ISM audits.
Nicholas Conti
Yacht Manager (MC)
Nicholas, a yacht manager with a rich nautical background, began his career at 19 as an officer for a prominent American cruise ship company. After six years, he transitioned into the yachting industry, driven by his lifelong passion for the sea. His global travels have given him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, enhancing his professional expertise. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys engaging in various sports, reflecting his dynamic and energetic personality.
Victoria Cinnante
Yacht Manager (USA)
Growing up in the small sailing town of Jensen Beach in northern Florida, Victoria is no stranger to the sea. She completed school and landed an administrative position at a leading yacht management firm where she gained invaluable knowledge and experience in all elements of operational management. After nearly a decade, she’s been fortunate to have worked under the industry’s most influential leaders and brings a unique blend of professionalism, warmth & fun into her role as an operational Yacht Manager at Arrow. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her teaching or taking a yoga class!
Wessel Voster
Yacht Manager (USA)
Wessel holds his Master 3000 GT yacht license and has spent the last 14 years onboard commercial yachts up to 89 meters in length. Wessel is used to many challenges at sea. He transitioned ashore in March 2024 to shoreside management and brings a wealth of onboard compliance and regulatory knowledge to his role. Wessel has worked with some of the world’s most high-profile clients, exceeding their expectations, while understanding and embracing the importance of crew compliance and welfare.
Ian Goodland
Head of Compliance
Ian’s extensive knowledge is drawn from 25-years yachting, both at sea and ashore; serving 11-years on large commercial yachts with global itineraries, and 14 years ashore as a senior DPA. Ian’s wealth of experience led him to Arrow where, as head of compliance, his presence in the team reinforces and underpins the most important facet of our work: the safety & security of the Arrow fleet.
Elisa Lisci
Office Coordinator (MC)
As an accomplished MSc graduate in Luxury Management and Marketing, with experiences in Paris, New York, and Australia, Elisa thrives in fast-paced environments. Her diverse background encompasses a bachelor’s degree in economics and management, a postgraduate course in Automotive Marketing, and valuable insights from HR and Finance roles in the automotive industry. Elisa joins the Arrow team as our office coordinator based in Monaco.
Viktoria Zentai
Client Accountant (MC)
With a degree-level background encompassing accounting, law, economics and translation, Viktoria’s career has seen her handling accounts for some of the most prestigious superyachts in the world. Well-versed in handling 60+ meter yachts & smaller vessels alike, her knowledge of practical operational accounting & budgeting provides essential support to Arrow fleet yachts out in the field.
Coline Deluc
Client Accountant (MC)
Coline brought multiple talents to the mix when joining Arrow. Fourteen year’s financial management of dozens of superyachts, plus a master’s in Italian & English with economics, law & business management enhanced the accounts team’s ability to manage the intricacies of yacht accounts management & day-to-day financial operations – in most of the industry’s major operating languages.
Michelle Vanzo
Client Accountant (MC)
With 14 years’ experience gained while working with some of the world’s best-known names in yacht management, and handling complex and challenging financial management for some of the largest private yachts in existence, (the largest being 130m in length), Michelle brought a plethora of accounting experience and formidable language skills to the Arrow team when joining us in 2021.
Katie Leetz
Client Accountant (USA)
With 10 years’ of experience in yachting, Katie has a strong knowledge of how the industry operates. She is bringing her expertise of onboard accounting to the management side of operations. Having worked in the industry across multiple continents with vessels of all sizes has equipped Katie with the knowledge needed for responsible management of vessel accounts. She has experience working closely with crew and clients alike, which assists with her practical knowledge of operational accounting and budgeting
Aida Ahmetovic
Client Accountant (MC)
Aida, a French national with a Master’s Degree in International Business & Management, specialises in Finance & Banking. Her yachting journey began in 2016 as an intern in Yacht Management at a prestigious brokerage company. With six years of experience in Yacht Finance at another renowned firm, Aida thrived in overseeing all aspects of Yacht Management, handling finances for a fleet of boats up to 120m. Aida’s expertise, positivity, and language skills make her a valuable addition to the Arrow Team. Outside of work, she is an enthusiastic traveller, exploring new cultures and environments worldwide.
Hamza Abedalnabi
Client Accountant (MC)
With a bachelor’s degree in accounting, eight years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry in the Middle East, and over five years in the yachting industry, Hamza brings a wealth of knowledge to the Arrow Monaco team. Hamza is passionate about the sea and scuba diving, combining professional expertise with a love for marine life. Additionally, he is multilingual, fluent in Arabic and English, and possesses intermediate proficiency in French. Hamza joins the Arrow Monaco Team as a Client Accountant.
Aneta Sepiotek
Accounting Assistant (MC)
Although graduated from film and culture studies, Aneta decided to take a turn in her career development and explore the world of the superyacht industry. With over a decade of experience now, gained onboard luxury yachts and ashore at well-known yacht management companies in Monaco, she brings a valuable knowledge of crew and vessel safety compliance, digital safety management system development and implementation, and an understanding of vessel operations from crew perspective. Today she provides support to Arrow’s Client Accounting team with day-to-day financial operations.
Melinda Miller
Senior Accountant (USA)
With over 27 years of experience in the yachting industry, Melinda brings a diverse background and knowledge base of the intricacies that encompass our business. While working in nearly every aspect of the industry, her expertise is in corporate financial management, tackling the ever-changing, complex, and challenging accounting and financial operations of the yachting industry. Melinda enjoys spending her free time with her family and dog Huey.
Rob Maguire
Project Manager
Native to yachting, Robert spent 8 years at the beginning of his career working for a famous sailor and boatbuilder. Having joined the professional world of yachting and 320,000 NM later, he has accomplished 5 large projects up to 111 meters in length with countless refits worldwide. Now stepping ashore, Robert joined our team of Project Managers at Arrow.
Matthew Wood
Technical Manager
After spending much time on the water growing up, Matthew started his maritime career as a marine engineer constructing RNLI lifeboats as well as refitting and maintenance tasks on a wide range of yachts. Having worked his way up the ranks to Chief Engineer onboard superyachts up to 55m, Matthew has joined our team as a highly experienced Technical Manager.
Harry Noonan
Project Manager
Harry’s yachting career started with the Maxi Worlds Racing circuit. Attaining MCA Master 3000 GT ticket helped Harry to enter the yachting industry and pursue a Charter Captain career spanning 20 years commanding yachts up to 65m. Having enjoyed the refit side of his profession and later obtaining a maritime surveyor qualification from Lloyds Academy, Harry has joined our team as an experienced Project Manager.
Alec Heath
Project Manager
Having already completed three successive 140m plus new builds projects in recent years, Alec now joins our already successful and well-established Project Management Team in the capacity of Project Manager. With a degree in Structural Engineering, he started his career in architecture, before turning his hobby as an avid sailor, into a double Circum-navigation of the globe and some 10 years as an operational Captain. Combining his multifaceted talent into yacht management, he is able to bring a wealth of experience to the table of any new build or refit project.
Sinisa Jazbec
Project Engineer
Sinisa embarked on his commercial seamanship journey in the early 1990s before transitioning to professional yachting in the early 2000s. With a career spanning from managing 40-meter to 140-meter range yachts, Sinisa’s passion for adventure and continuous learning has driven him to excel in marine engineering and ship construction. Actively involved in new building and extensive refit projects, he collaborates closely with project teams and demonstrates versatility across all facets of his field.
Mathieu Lovichi
Project Engineer
Chief Engineer Unlimited (Class 1) Mathieu brings extensive experience in marine engineering, having started his career as an oiler in the Merchant Navy and steadily advancing through the ranks. His comprehensive knowledge of marine systems, an honest, hard-working ethic, strong teamwork skills, organised job planning, and effective time management, make him a valuable asset to the Arrow team.
James Griffiths
Project Manager
After having grown up sailing on the west coast of Scotland, James brings with him over 30 years of yachting experience and a proven record of successful worldwide re-fit, construction, operation, and charter of motor and sail yachts up to 90m. Having cruised all over the world and held a Master 3000 (Y) since 1998 James joins the team as a Project Manager and is based in Tuscany.
Brendan Mc Carthy
Project Engineer
Brendan transitioned to the yachting industry 19 years ago after spending 16 years in the commercial fleet, ultimately serving as Chief Engineer with an oil major. Holding a Class One (Combined) Certificate of Competency (COC), he has extensive experience with new builds, refits, and conversions. Additionally, he has lectured at the National Maritime College of Ireland, sharing his knowledge with aspiring engineers. Brendan joins the Arrow Team as a Project Engineer.
Esther Badia
Project Coordinator
With a degree in Pedagogy and a deep love for the sea, she embarked on a career in the yachting industry several years ago. Working on board, she sailed the world’s oceans and gained experience, including time as a Chief Stewardess. Her passion for yacht construction led her to transition ashore to the shipyards. Her diverse experience in build projects and keen eye for detail have now brought her to Arrow Monaco, where she continues to contribute her expertise and passion to the esteemed field of yacht construction, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence.
Patrick Renar
Technical Manager (MC)
With over 35 years of experience in the Marine Industry, Patrick joins Arrow Monaco with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Qualified with a BSc in Maritime Sciences and a Commercial Chief Engineer COC (unlimited), Patrick brings 11 years of commercial seagoing experience on diverse vessels. His journey includes 2 years as a Technical Superintendent, 11 years with Lloyd’s Register in various roles, and 12 years in yachting, mastering roles from Yacht Management to Head of Technical Department. Patrick has joins our team as a highly experienced Technical Manager.
Ian Goodland
Head of Compliance
Ian’s extensive knowledge is drawn from 25-years yachting, both at sea and ashore; serving 11-years on large commercial yachts with global itineraries, and 14 years ashore as a senior DPA. Ian’s wealth of experience led him to Arrow where, as head of compliance, his presence in the team reinforces and underpins the most important facet of our work: the safety & security of the Arrow fleet.
Patrick Renar
Technical Manager (MC)
With over 35 years of experience in the Marine Industry, Patrick joins Arrow Monaco with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Qualified with a BSc in Maritime Sciences and a Commercial Chief Engineer COC (unlimited), Patrick brings 11 years of commercial seagoing experience on diverse vessels. His journey includes 2 years as a Technical Superintendent, 11 years with Lloyd’s Register in various roles, and 12 years in yachting, mastering roles from Yacht Management to Head of Technical Department. Patrick has joins our team as a highly experienced Technical Manager.
James Allen
COO, Arrow Monaco
Sailing instructor at fifteen, professional race skipper & round-the-world yachtsman before he reached thirty, and having trained in excess of 2500 crew in his 20-year career, James is no stranger to challenges at sea & on land. Having managed some of the world’s most prestigious superyachts for the last decade on behalf of their owners, James now heads the yacht management team at Arrow.
Richard Hannan
Yacht Manager (USA)
After originally sailing recreationally growing up, a career in yachting was the next step. Transiting to shoreside management after 15 years in yachting, Richard brings extensive knowledge of shipboard operations. Involvement in management has brought a greater understanding of Statutory and Classification requirements along with the importance of good crew dynamics onboard. He also has previous experience as an operations manager whilst also conducting internal ISM audits.
Nicholas Conti
Yacht Manager (MC)
Nicholas, a yacht manager with a rich nautical background, began his career at 19 as an officer for a prominent American cruise ship company. After six years, he transitioned into the yachting industry, driven by his lifelong passion for the sea. His global travels have given him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, enhancing his professional expertise. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys engaging in various sports, reflecting his dynamic and energetic personality.
Julie Thibault
Yacht Manager (MC)
Over the past 10 years, Julie has built a career as a Yacht Compliance Manager turned Yacht Manager in the last 2 years having worked in several established yachting companies. Today, thanks to her dedication to ensuring that Clients’ expectations are met and exceeded while the crew are being supported onboard, we are welcoming Julie into our yacht management team.
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