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Meet th e team Languages: English, French, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian
Andrew Managing Director
Harrow educated and the founder and owner of “The Crew Academy” and “The
Crew Hunter”, which remain the market leaders in personnel recruitment and
training in the superyacht industry. 25 years’ experience working in the
superyacht sector has led Andrew to build this new company in order to bring
the same consistent levels of training, service, staff and SOPs to the private
residence sector. Over the last decade his companies have trained and placed
thousands of personnel onto yachts and Andrew counts three hundred of the
world’s UHNWIs as his personal clients.
Mathieu Head Butler
Mathieu has spent his 19yr career mastering and delivering high end service to
prestigious clients. He has attended the Ivor Spencer Butler School in London, is
a Master in Etiquette, a Master of Ceremonies and is a Certified trainer for
Service and Hospitality. He speaks 3 languages fluently: English, French and
Dutch; prides himself on perfection and has an extensive knowledge base,
ascertained from vast global experiences. He has been responsible for training
and general operations of Estates, Castles, Chalets, Planes, Helicopters and
Super/Mega Yachts.
Lazlo Butler
Working in the yachting industry since 2010 and having extensive hospitality
background, I have been dedicated to one family for the last 7 and a half years
under different positions (Head of Interior, Personal Assistant / Butler, Chief
Steward). Managing the interior of a yacht as well as working alongside numer-
ous professionals has enabled me to develop a keen eye for detail, also become
an efficient team player and a team leader. Flexibility, availability and constant
search for excellency helped me achieving personal but also team goals on
board. Keeping high standards, recruiting, leading and motivating the crew were
also part of my duties in order to constantly provide the highest level of service.
Christophe Mixologist & Bar Management Specialist
French-born and educated, Christophe has worked across Europe for many of
the world’s best cocktail bars. Whilst travelling through Cannes he fell under the
charm of La Mirabelle restaurant, purchasing the establishment 2017. Christophe
is our South of France and Italy mixology trainer and with 20 years’ experience
under his belt and a fabulous eye for detail as a restaurant and bar owner, he
epitomises all that is chic in the world of cocktails and service.
YY Tea Cuarator
Wei Yen Hui a.k.a YY is a London-based tea curator and practitioner. YY is
the co-founder of Oishii Haha a tea focused studio dedicated to developing
contemporary tea culture. She frequently travels across Asia to research, develop
and source teas. Over the last few years YY has become a Japanese tea specialist
with in-depth knowledge of Japanese tea culture and production.
Sachi Floristry Specialist
Sachi is a world-leader in the art of Japanese flower arranging, which she runs
from (Sachi Flowers) her Cannes-based atelier and shop. Arranging flowers for
world class weddings & events, she travels the planet with her photographer
husband training and arranging some of the most delicate and elegant
displays on Earth.
Hervé Messmer Mixology Specialist
Over the last 10 years our trainers have imparted their knowledge to thousands
of individuals on yachts, private islands and in large residences. At the same
time, our team of headhunters have placed on average 400 private staff per
annum across the globe. If your residences have outgrown the management of
your private office, then EHC would be delighted to be your partner in assisting
with your ever-growing needs.
Daniel Sales Director
Harrow educated, Daniel has spent the last few years managing new business
opportunities within the UNHWI market, having won a number of Royal Palace
contracts and other associated specialist personnel contracts. Daniel’s attention
to detail when it comes to managing his clients’ expectations is second-to-none,
and his dedication to customer service is unparalleled.
Carla Schaffer Restructuring Management Consultant
Carla specialises in working with Executives and their teams to restructure their
business into one that is more commercial, encourages creativity and innovation
and builds upon the people strengths that exist already. With over 25 years’
experience delivering change at Accenture and helping organisations such as BT,
Michael Page, the Financial Reporting Council, Santander, Macquarie Bank, Royal
Mail and Smiths Group, transform how they operate. Carla has led projects to
develop and implement improved governance and organisation structures, build
new processes and implement management systems. She has a degree in
Psychology from Bristol University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Emma Restructuring Managing Consultant
A joint-honours graduate in physiology and pharmacology, Emma is a
multi-lingual ACCA chartered certified accountant and asset restructuring
specialist. Having worked for many years in Monaco for yacht owners,
Emma’s specialist skills are constantly in demand for those principals whose
property & personnel assets have grown beyond the management scope of
their own family office.
Luca Mixology & Barista Specialist
Born In Trieste (Italy), Luca is a professional bar consultant and trainer with a
focus on a classic cocktails, coffee and artisanal ice cream. He started his career
in London by working in different coffee and cocktail focused venues. He has
worked as a mixologist / barista /manager in some of London’s most
established bars such as 69 Colebrooke Row (ranked 23rd in the World’s 50 best
bars list) and Bar Termini (ranked 6th) in 2018. Currently Luca is based in Italy,
where he is running his own gelato business.
Marco Barista Trainer
Marco is the leading barista trainer in Europe was responsible in bringing Illy
to London in 1990 as Head of Quality. Since then, Marco has also founded the
Illy Università del Caffè in Trieste, Italy which trains 150 baristas a week, as well
as a school in HMPS Pentonville that trains 40 baristas a year. In 2014 he
opened award winning Bar Termini in Soho London with Tony Conigliaro, an
establishment that currently holds 6th place in the top 50 ‘best bars in the
world’.
Frederic WSET Specialist
Frederic is a highly sought-after French sommelier as well as a certified WSET
wine educator, and is our resident master of all things related to wines and
champagnes. He consults for numerous Michelin-star restaurants and speaks
English, French and Romanian.
Brenda Floristry Specialist
Brenda started her floral journey in Barcelona, complementing her studies as
floral designer in Paris, London and Belfast. Her designs are mostly inspired by
nature and she loves sharing her passion and respect for flowers with her
students. She founded her studio Floral Atelier in Barcelona and has facilitated
workshops for students and trained clients staff in Mexico, UK, Spain, Poland,
Lithuania, Venezuela, Sweden, Russia, Australia and South Africa just to
mention a few.