CharterWorld management and leadership:

Reia Stannard - Reservations Manager.

Reia grew up amongst boats and the water.  “Sailing around on the family yacht was a normal way to spend the weekend.”   After travelling around the world for a couple of years in her younger days, she found herself once again becoming involved in yachting and began working as a stewardess on super yachts.  “I find boats are the best way to accomplish my desire to travel and experience new cultures and new things.”   This superyacht charter experience was also valuable background in learning how great charter yachts work, from a management to crew performance and service perspective.  Reia’s love of travel later compelled her to become an international travel consultant:  “I get great satisfaction from organizing the best possible vacation for each individual client”.  Reia brings to CharterWorld 'insider' charter industry experience, general travel management experience,  a Bachelor of Business Studies and is an IATA qualified International Travel Consultant.

Reia’s favorite charter area: The Mediterranean

“Mediterranean yacht charter vacations provide a combination of stunning natural beauty mixed with a rich history, culture and energy.”

Matt Somerville-Smith - Head of business development and marketing

Matt has always been around yachts.  He learnt to walk on one, and then grew up on one as a boy cruising the pacific with his family.  Since then boating has always been his main concern, from racing sailing dingies and keelers to cruising on super-yachts.  He has sailed all over the world, including working for several years on charter super-yachts as engineer, first mate and captain.  His non-marine experience includes work as a commercial law solicitor, internet developer and entrepreneur.  He believes in promoting a happy, positive and energetic work environment for employee and client alike.  He is keen to share his skills and experience from on and off the water to make your charter experience the best that it can be.

Matt’s favorite charter area: Oceania and the south pacific. “I love to really get away from it all and feel a sense of adventure when on a yacht charter vacation. The marine and shore-based ecology, from bird-life to whales is second to none in this un-crowded, exotic and stunningly beautiful area”.

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