The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
I lead bancosta cruise, the dedicated luxury cruise travel platform I created within the prestigious banchero costa network, with a clear passion: designing extraordinary experiences at sea. I help luxury event planners, companies, organizations and private groups create exceptional luxury cruise travel experiences, from exclusive group journeys and events at sea to full ship charters and complex cruise-related projects. My perspective is shaped by more than 30 years in the cruise industry, including experience as a Master Mariner, cruise executive and strategic advisor. This background allows me to combine operational knowledge, commercial judgment and strategic vision when developing each project. Throughout my career, I have contributed to major international ventures, joint projects and contracts exceeding €500 million. Yet what continues to inspire me most is more personal: bringing people together at sea and helping create journeys they will remember long after they return home. I also share insights into luxury cruise travel, remarkable ships, destinations, and pre- and post-cruise experiences, helping travelers, event planners and industry partners better understand what the world of cruising can make possible. Luxury cruise travel is not only my profession. It is my passion.
Leading the cruise activities of the Banchero Costa Network. Opened the new office in 2021 Supporting clients with ship chartering, strategic sourcing, investment opportunities, and financing solutions. Active presence in Europe and the U.S.
Brief executive assignment leading operations at a top-tier maritime simulation center. Oversaw product, service, HR and planning.
Led Damen’s global entry into the cruise market. Negotiated over €500M in new-build cruise ships contracts and JVs for luxury and expedition segments. Active role in CLIA and global cruise forums.
Managed commercial growth across Southern and Western Europe for Damen’s new-build (ships) portfolio. Negotiated and signed multi-million shipbuilding contracts for offshore, workboat, passenger and security vessels.