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Our Trainers
 Purser Trainer
Alex White
Alexandra’s yachting career stems over 17 years, having entered the industry in Hong Kong in 2001. She worked her way up to lead stewardess at age 19 and has worked on several high-profile motor yachts. Her career has involved many new build and refit projects internationally, before becoming an Interior Manager and on-board PA until 2017. Alexandra has extensive experience in shipyard operations, consulting, interior set up, maintenance and operations, along with accounting, project management, administration, charter and crew training.
Purser Trainer
Natalie McLean-Reid
Natalie’s background is in leadership, business operations, training and development. After working as a media and entertainment PR in London, she travelled around the world, then joined the workforce as an Account Manager at an integrated marketing agency. She worked her way up to Managing Director for over 10yrs of a 20M turnover business. She developed a mentoring and training programme working with businesses and guest lecturing at local universities. After moving to the South of France Natalie is bringing a wealth of financial and business acumen to crew training.
Service and Interior Trainer
Sarah Weston
Sarah spent 12 yrs working on and managing prestigious 50m-90m yacht interiors; 3 yrs was as a stewardess, then 9yrs in Chief Stew/Purser roles. Prior to yachting, she studied French and Business at university and worked in Front of House positions for a large hotel chain in central London where she trained new staff and enjoyed working with a mix of cultures. Originally from Ireland, Sarah's now settled in France and is driven to share her knowledge and love of creating a successful guest experience and happy interior team.
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