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Meet the Team Behind Your Perfect Charter

CharterWorld is built on more than yachts, it’s built on people. Our team brings together decades of global experience, regional insight, and a deep commitment to creating exceptional charter journeys.

CharterWorld’s difference lies in our people. Each member of our global team is an experienced specialist - from seasoned charter brokers to in-house operations and marketing teams - working seamlessly to deliver a level of care, discretion, and expertise you won’t find anywhere else.

With representatives around the world, we combine insider knowledge with global perspective. Whether you're chartering in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or the remote reaches of the South Pacific, you’ll be guided by someone who knows the region intimately and understands what matters most to you.

We listen. We advise. And we tailor each experience with honesty, insight and passion.

Meet Our Brokers

Get to know the people behind the world’s most trusted yacht charter company.

Nicolas Benazeth

Nicolas Benazeth

Charter Director

Nicolas’s international career and extensive knowledge of global yacht markets allow him to design seamless, bespoke charter experiences. Clients trust his calm professionalism, personal attention, and deep understanding of both classic and emerging cruising destinations.

Meet Nicolas
Lara‑Jo Houghting

Lara‑Jo (LJ) Houghting

CharterWorld Fleet Manager & Broker - America

LJ is well known in the yachting industry and has a stellar reputation with owners, clients, captains, crew and media connections established over 20 years. With a true passion for travel and hospitality, her focus is serving a quality experience rather than quantity for an elevated charter experience.

Meet LJ
Trina Howes

Trina Howes

Senior Charter Broker - America

Trina is a trusted broker based in Fort Lauderdale, with a long-standing base of repeat clients. Specialising in Caribbean and US waters, she offers seamless, high-end service and long-term relationships with every charter she organises.

Meet Trina
Martha Lukasik

Martha Lukasik

Senior Charter Broker - America

Martha draws on a background in law and international relations, combined with deep cultural fluency, to offer charter clients a refined, thoughtful experience. She manages every detail with precision and care for global travellers.

Meet Martha
Colin Srivastava

Colin Srivastava

Senior Charter Broker - Europe

Colin brings a sharp eye for detail and extensive Mediterranean charter knowledge to every booking. With a long history of successful charters under his belt, he ensures each yacht matches both the practical needs and the personal tastes of his clients.

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Hadley Albanese

Hadley Albanese

Luxury Yacht Charter Broker

With a degree in Marine Affairs and years working aboard yachts, Hadley brings hands-on operational insight to her broker role. Based in Rhode Island, she crafts seamless charter experiences rooted in her deep understanding of yacht operations and global destinations.

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Sally Gardner Cochran

Sally Gardner Cochran

Charter Marketing & Charter Broker - USA

Sally’s discreet, client-focused service has earned her a devoted following among high-profile travellers. Based in the U.S., she specialises in Caribbean charters, pairing impeccable taste with thoughtful attention to detail.

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Amanda Brillante

Amanda Brilliante

Senior Charter Broker - America

Amanda specialises in Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific charters with over 15 years of experience. Her warm approach and refined regional knowledge ensure every charter is uniquely crafted to suit each client’s style and desires.

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Missy Johnston

Missy Johnston

Senior Charter Broker - America

Missy is a renowned figure in the charter world and a published author, combining decades of fleet knowledge with strategic insight into yachting history. She brings an elevated lens to designing charters in diverse global regions.

Meet Missy
Reia Stannard

Reia Stannard

Director of CharterWorld

Reia brings charter leadership shaped by start-in-stewardess experience on superyachts, global travel consulting, and a Bachelor of Business Studies. Her high standards, operational wisdom, and client-centric mindset guide CharterWorld’s commitment to excellence.

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Operations, Finance & Marketing

Matt Somerville-Smith

Business Development

Matt has always been around the yachting world. He learnt to walk on a yacht, and then grew up on one for 3 years as a boy cruising the Pacific with his family. Since then, boating has always been his main concern, from racing dinghies and keelers to cruising on superyachts. He has sailed globally, working for several years on charter yachts as engineer, first mate, and captain of smaller vessels.

Solenne Vaudin d’Imécourt

Charter & Business Optimization Assistant

Based in the South of France, Solenne provides comprehensive support to the retail and charter management teams. She assists with business analysis and optimization to enhance efficiency across operations, including the implementation and use of key systems, documentation, and processes spanning CRM, invoicing, itineraries, reservations, enquiries, website listings, and more. She also works with LJ to promote the Central Agency fleet. Half French and half British, Solenne blends a multilingual and multicultural background with creativity, precision, and attention to detail to keep things running seamlessly behind the scenes.

Sonja Lovrentjev

Charter Assistant

Based in Zagreb, Sonja supports our brokers with charter documents, contracts, itineraries, and administrative coordination. With a lifelong background in tourism and a PhD in progress, she brings professionalism, precision, and calm to every charter.

Eva Belanyiova

Communications, Media & PR Lead

Eva leads our marketing content and social media presence, and also supports CA fleet marketing. Based in Italy with roots in Slovakia and New Zealand, she blends sharp strategy with rich cultural fluency across five languages.

Rachel Kelly

Brand and Content Lead

Rachel manages listings, design, location stories and yacht write-ups, supporting editorial and visual storytelling for CharterWorld. A UK designer turned New Zealander, she now lives in Christchurch with her family and dog Milo, finding creativity in both yachts and the outdoors.

  • The Team
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  • Hadley Albanese

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