RIELA YACHTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Safety and Compliance Officer
Alex Worthington, Safety and Compliance Officer, joined Riela Yachts after a rewarding career at sea as a Chief Officer/Acting Captain.
Alexandra Hernández is Riela Yachts' Yacht Manager. As part of this, Alexandra is the initial point of contact for our vessels; working closely with our other specialists to provide support and service coordination. Alexandra supervises crew management and plays a heavy involvement in the development and maintenance of our award-winning electronic Safety Management System (eSMS).
Born and raised in Colombia, Alexandra completed her degree as a Lawyer, and she is on track to receive her diploma in Superyacht Management.
Alexandra's legal background and experience within the Marine & Aviation industries cover a wide range of roles, helping to gain invaluable knowledge, develop communication skills and actively cultivate solid industry relationships to deliver the highest of standards in every project.
Anne Buchanan is a Bookkeeper within Riela's Accounting Team.
After joining in October 2022, Anne actively works alongside the team to deliver excellent service to both companies and clients.
With an ACCA CAT qualification and vast practical bookkeeping and accounting experience, she prides herself in being organised and efficient, with meticulous attention to detail. Anne utilises her extensive analytical and communication skills to full advantage within the team.
Job Titles:
- Safety & Compliance Officer
Cameron "Fin" Findlay became a part of the Riela Yachts team in late 2021, initially joining as a Trainee Yacht Safety & Compliance Assistant. Fin's commitment and dedication have enabled him to understand the intricacies of the industry from the ground up, leading him to being promoted to Yacht Safety & Compliance Officer in 2023. Fin is now a qualified Company Security Officer (CSO), actively contributing to the implementation of Riela's Safety Management System across our fleet, working closely alongside Clive Harrison and George Self.
Job Titles:
- Product & Development Lead
Christian Crompton is the Riela Yachts' Product and Development Lead responsible for translating the requirements and operations of the Safety and Compliance team and implementing this into the forefront of the electronic Safety Management System (eSMS).
Since graduating with a first-class honours degree in Computer and Information Security in 2018, Christian has worked on designing and developing superyacht solutions using Laserfiche in the Maritime Software Industry.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Operations Director
Clive Harrison is a Director at Riela Yachts and leads the Operations Team.
After a 22 year service as a Deck Officer in the UK Royal Navy, Clive moved ashore and is enjoying a second career, spanning over a decade, in the yachting industry and relishing the challenges that this brings.
Clive brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our Company and has earned a reputation for providing a professional and pragmatic approach to the delivery of our services.
Daniel Buenconcejo joined Riela Yachts' Finance Team in early 2023, leading a vital part of the team as Bookkeeper.
Daniel carries over 15 years of expertise in handling accounts and financial matters, and with a career journey encompassing various roles, he has a strong track record of excellence and is committed to delivering top-notch financial solutions.
Delphine is a skilled financial expert with over 20 years of practice in accounting and financial management in the maritime and private aviation industry. As Riela Yachts Monaco's Head Accountant, Delphine oversees all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance. With her strong attention to detail and analytical skills, Delphine plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our company and providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
Job Titles:
- Safety & Compliance Manager
George Self is a Safety & Compliance Manager and responsible for the implementation and development of operational compliance for yachts at the company.
Accruing a 10-year service of sea time, beginning as a deckhand before respectfully concluding her career as a Chief Officer, George now contributes a wealth of first-hand practice and insight into the support she now provides to yachts daily. George also brings shore side experience from her time working at a number of established Ship Management firms on the Isle of Man.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director
- Riela Group Finance Director
Jay Houghton is the Riela Group Finance Director. Jay is responsible for overseeing the Financial Strategy of the Group alongside the financial reporting and control structure of the Group and its companies.
As a qualified accountant with over 30-years in the financial and service industries, Jay has built a wealth of experience in business analysis, investment appraisal, financial control and reporting.
Ken Hickling is a company Director at Riela Yachts (UK) Ltd.
Ken has spent over 30 years working in the Yachting industry at Boatyards and materials manufacturers, and more recently as a Specialist Business Advisor. During this time Ken has served as International Superyacht Society (ISS) President and is currently on the Superyacht UK Executive Committee. He also works as a project leader on the ISO work group focused on Superyacht Quality.
The experience that he brings to The Riela Group in optimising our internal business processes helps to ensure that the quality of service we provide to our clients is at the highest level.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of the Riela Group
Kurt Schrauwen is a Director of the Riela Group of companies which includes Riela Yachts, Riela Cyber and Riela Tech.
Kurt brings more than 20 years of leadership experience having been an early part of the global success of Microgaming in becoming a market leader. Kurt was responsible for the commercial, contractual, and technical sales for Microgaming and with this experience will complement the company's growth strategy.
Kurt is passionate about business optimisation and prides himself in having an intrapreneurial outlook to maximise staff potential, reduce inefficiencies as well as identifying and maturing revenue growth opportunities.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Senior Administrator
Louise Gimson is a Director, Senior Administrator and in-house HR Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of the company and client accounts at the Riela Yachts.
With an extensive background in finance, Louise brings almost twenty years' experience in accounts within the ship management industry to Riela Yachts, where she is dedicated to implementing dynamic solutions to benefit clients.
Louise has diversified her responsibilities by taking on data handling duties within the company and in 2016 began assisting the Operations Team with internal compliance procedures.
Job Titles:
- Product and Development Specialist
Mark Bridson is a Product and Development specialist and responsible for the integration of Laserfiche within the company and the developing of an electronic Safety Management System.
As the Head of Group Sales at the Riela family of companies, Matthew leads the company's sales strategy, execution, and growth.
Matthew has a successful record building trusted client relationship and delivering upon set expectations. An accomplished sales leader, he delivers a sales process that provides clients with the information and support they need to make the right decisions for their organisations and their constituents.
Matthew has significant experience within the maritime industry having previously worked across various sectors including insurance, security, satellite communications and managed IT. Matthew's most recent experience encompasses almost 5 years spent with the leading satellite communications and managed IT provider in the maritime industry, focusing on their superyacht clientele.
With over 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, Mitch has honed his expertise in yacht operations, maintenance, and consulting. His deep understanding of the industry's intricacies, coupled with his commitment to excellence, has enabled Riela Yachts Monaco to emerge as a trusted partner for yacht owners. As a sailor, Mitch understands the importance of seamless yacht operations and prides himself on delivering exceptional service.
He works closely with yacht owners, captains, and crew members to create customized management plans prioritizing safety, efficiency, and optimal performance. Mitch's unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is quickly establishing Riela Yachts Monaco as a trusted partner in the yachting industry.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- CEO of the Riela Group
- Managing Director of the Riela Group
- Riela Group Managing Director
Rob Tobin is the Managing Director of the Riela Group of Companies and is responsible for overseeing our business operations, our people and driving excellence in all we do.
Robert brings over 25 years of successful leadership and entrepreneurial experience across a range of industries including Family Office, corporate services, construction engineering, Superyachts, cyber security and information technology development to our Group, and to our customers.
Sara Alves joined Riela in October 2022 and is responsible for client and management accounting within the Finance Team.
Born in Porto, Portugal, she has lived in South Africa, Angola, Iceland and now, the Isle of Man.
After accumulating more than 25 years as qualified Chartered Accountant, Sara has experience within a diverse range of fields, cultural environments, and tax jurisdictions.
Sara is passionate about teamwork, and strongly believes that the synergy created by the individuals of a dedicated team is immeasurably greater than its individual parts.
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Crewing Officer
Sharon Camarda is Riela Yachts Crewing Administrator where she works closely alongside Tina Dahn in assisting with the administration of yacht crew contracts, monthly payroll and certification.
With experience in both the finance and aviation industries, Sharon brings a wealth of experience to the Riela Yachts team.
Job Titles:
- Crew Officer
- Crewing Manager
Tina Dahn is a Crew Officer and responsible for the administration of yacht crew contracts, monthly payroll and crew certification at Riela Yachts.
After a 12 year service in the Royal Navy undertaking various administration and PA roles, Tina began working for the NHS in 2001 and was responsible for duties including managing payroll, recruitment and HR administration.
Tina returned to the Isle of Man to undertake the role of Crewing Officer in the superyacht industry in 2011, where she oversaw a portfolio of clients whom she provided crew employment, administration and payroll services.
Job Titles:
- Development Specialist
- Product and Development Specialist
Tony Partridge is a Product and Development specialist at Riela Yachts where he will be working closely alongside Mark Bridson and Christian Crompton. Tony's main focus is building an innovative client focused dashboard, whilst providing a new outlook and perspective to our current processes, policies and procedures.
Before joining Riela, Tony started his own web development business where he built applications and websites for a large group of different sectors, growing a strong and long-lasting clientele base. With over 10 years of experience, Tony brings a depth of knowledge and expertise to the Riela Yachts team which will be used to help progress the company's development through the innovation and development of Riela Yachts solutions.
"When asked by Mitch if I could provide a testimonial for him my only problem was to remember exactly how many yachts I've been involved with due to him over the years. I think it is 6, and on each occasion I've worked with him it has been an easy mix of professional and friendly support. Mitch has a background at sea and knowing that a qualified Master who understands the job is there in the background and available if required has always been very reassuring. He selects his team accordingly and I've enjoyed working with his accounts and yacht management assistants equally over the years. With the advent of Cube Yacht Management, knowing Mitch has set this up I am very comfortable to recommend his services to anyone needing professional, approachable yacht management services."
Tracy is a highly experienced yacht manager with an unwavering dedication to excellence in service delivery. With a deep understanding of the superyacht industry, Tracy oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and crew management of our fleet. Tracy's exceptional organisational skills, combined with her ability to handle complex logistics and ensure exceptional guest experiences, make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Job Titles:
- Head of Finance
- Head of Finance at the Riela Group
Trene Kinrade is the Head of Finance at the Riela Group, working closely with the Board of Directors to manage Riela Yachts and the wider finance functions of the Group.