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Tim Clarke Director

T: +44 (0) 7760 202610
E: tim@quaycrew.com

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Caroline Clarke-Jack Director & Interior Consultant

T: +33 (0) 610699281
E: caroline@quaycrew.com

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Samantha Botha Operations Manager

T: +44 (0) 7557 083529
E: sam@quaycrew.com

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Simon Ladbrooke Captain Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7918 577622
E: simon@quaycrew.com

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Tom Rose Officer Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7557 393360
E: tom@quaycrew.com

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Nick Wilson Engineering Consultant

T: +44(0) 7561 684924
E: nick@quaycrew.com

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Jasmin Gosling Private Chef & Galley Consultant

T: +44 (0) 77428 76770
E: jasmin@quaycrew.com

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Matt Rogers Sub-40m Consultant

T: +44 (0)7907 718656
E: matt@quaycrew.com

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Phil Clark Senior Land-Based Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7731 082599
E: philc@quaymaritime.com

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Christina Still Private Residence Consultant

T: +44 (0)7561 684267
E: Christina@quayestatesrec.com

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Stacy Curtis Family Office Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7874 395997
E: stacy@quayestatesrec.com

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Bethany Welstead Interior Resourcer

T: +44(0) 7955 405131
E: bethany@quaycrew.com

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Georgia Smith Marketing Executive

E: Georgia@quaycrew.com

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Lucie Zaccari Accounts & Office Manager

T: +44 (0) 7523 681490
E: accounts@quaycrew.com

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Lupin Morale Officer

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Darwin Morale Officer

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Tim Clarke Director

T: +44 (0) 7760 202610 E: tim@quaycrew.com

From 2006 to 2007, Tim was lucky enough to spend two years as a deckhand on MY Sai Ram and MY Leander, two excellent charter yachts. After leaving yachting, Tim moved up to London for a career in recruitment. Tim worked predominantly in the Finance and Accounting sector supplying senior staff to a variety of clients including Barclays, HSBC, Goldman Sachs and Thomson Reuters. Quay Crew was set up in 2013 to provide a different recruitment service to yachts. Whilst managing the Quay Crew team of 13, Tim also coaches Captains and advises UHNWIs and family offices. One of the things Tim loves most about his role is offering career and mentoring advice to Captains and senior Deck Officers. He also enjoys writing yachting related blogs which attempt to educate and guide crew in their chosen career.

Caroline Clarke-Jack Director & Interior Consultant

T: +33 (0) 610699281 E: caroline@quaycrew.com

Caroline entered the yachting industry in 2005 as a Junior Stewardess on MY Kahalani. She progressed through the ranks quickly and was Chief Stewardess on MY Capella C before finally becoming Chief Stewardess / Purser on MY GU. After leaving yachts, Caroline spent over two years working for one of the high profile international crew agencies, which is based out of Antibes. Here she learnt a huge amount about the industry and how crew agencies operate, which has influenced the direction and business ethos of Quay Crew. Since setting up the company in May 2013, Caroline has successfully managed the interior department and its specialist consultants and resourcers.

Samantha Botha Operations Manager

T: +44 (0) 7557 083529 E: sam@quaycrew.com

After starting her career as a Recruitment Consultant in Southampton, Sam was promoted to Recruitment Manager and asked to lead a team of four consultants in the company’s Bournemouth office. After a brief period working in South Africa, she moved back to the UK in 2005 and joined then-FTSE 100 Aerospace and Defence company Cobham plc, where she was promoted over her 10-year tenure to head up Corporate Communications. During her time at Cobham, Sam travelled extensively to business units around the world. She was heavily involved in the acquisition and re-branding of maritime companies SeaTel and Thrane & Thrane, and was Editor of the Group’s internal magazine with a readership of 14,000+ employees globally. Sam joined Quay Crew in 2015 as a Recruitment Consultant, heading up the Engineering department. After building a successful and busy engineering desk, she’s now moved into an Operations Manager role where her focus is to maximise the potential of Quay Crew and our team.

Simon Ladbrooke Captain Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7918 577622 E: simon@quaycrew.com

New Zealand-born Simon has enjoyed an extensive and global career in the superyacht industry spanning more than 25 years. Most recently Simon was Build and Operational Captain on Elixir / Gigagi, 55m Amels for six years. As well as being Captain on several prestigious superyachts, Simon has also worked in the boat building sector and as a project manager onshore. Now residing in Bournemouth with his wife and children, Simon brings a wealth of experience to Quay Crew on our Captain recruitment desk.

Tom Rose Officer Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7557 393360 E: tom@quaycrew.com

Avid watersports fan, Tom, joined the superyacht industry in 2015 working as a Deckhand for two and a half years onboard a 90m Private Yacht. During his time as crew, Tom gained his Yachtmaster and trained as a jet ski instructor. At the weekends, he runs a flyboard centre and jet ski safaris in Poole Harbour alongside his role at Quay Crew. Tom is our Team Leader and Deck & Officer Consultant, responsible for ensuring the recruitment team has everything they need to support clients and candidates effectively. He also skippers a range of Princess and Sunseeker yachts out of Poole during the summer months for owners and charters.

Nick Wilson Engineering Consultant

T: +44(0) 7561 684924 E: nick@quaycrew.com

Nick began his maritime career as an Engineer Cadet at Warsash Maritime Academy, serving on renowned ships like the QE2 and QM2 before advancing to 2nd Engineer with DFDS ferries. After initially transitioning from ferries to an 82m yacht, he was promoted to Chief Engineer where he played a key role in the boat’s sale. He then joined a 92m where he helped with a change of ownership before working on recommissioning a 74m yacht.

Nick recently decided to move shoreside to prioritise time with his family. At Quay Crew, Nick leverages his engineering expertise to recruit top yacht engineers. Outside work, he enjoys renovating his home, walking his Dobermann, and mentoring marine engineers, including writing a book to assist EOOWs with their exams.

Jasmin Gosling Private Chef & Galley Consultant

T: +44 (0) 77428 76770 E: jasmin@quaycrew.com

Former PR executive, Jasmin, joined yachting in 2020, working her way up to Senior Service Stew onboard 100m+ yachts before moving shoreside to become a House Manager/Assistant for a high-net worth family in London. Originally from Dorset, she returned to the South Coast to use her industry expertise to support clients looking for experienced chefs for yachts and private households, as well as candidates hoping to secure their perfect role.

Extremely creative, Jasmin has a background in floristry, was a musician in her youth, and has a love for water sports. If there’s an excuse to get in the sea – she is in!

Matt Rogers Sub-40m Consultant

T: +44 (0)7907 718656 E: matt@quaycrew.com

Having spent over seven years in the hospitality sector, including managing top-tier restaurants like Rick Stein’s in Sandbanks, Matt brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Quay Crew. Matt’s recruitment career specialised in placing talent in high-end hospitality roles, from Michelin-starred restaurants and 5 Red Star hotels to private estates. His recruitment expertise also extends to automotive and sales recruitment.

A dedicated MMA enthusiast with two cage competitions under his belt, Matt also excels in racket sports – particularly, table tennis in his youth. Matt’s love for food and wine means that he is often seeking new culinary experiences!

Phil Clark Senior Land-Based Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7731 082599 E: philc@quaymaritime.com

As a highly experienced recruiter, Phil brings a proven track record spanning more than 15 years of consulting, primarily in finance roles.

Having worked previously for two of the biggest brands in the recruitment world, Hays and Michael Page, Phil is adept at building long-term trusting and confidential client relationships, making successful placements through executive search.

At Quay Crew, Phil works closely with yachting companies and suppliers, family offices and UHNW individuals, to pair them with C-Suite and senior personnel for their private and corporate needs.

In his personal life, Phil is an enthusiastic cook, having worked with two Michelin-Star chefs, and even once opening his own restaurant. He ferments and bottles (very) hot sauces! A father of three, Phil is also a dab hand at DIY and is nearing the completion of a three-year property refurbishment project on his home in Dorset.

Christina Still Private Residence Consultant

T: +44 (0)7561 684267 E: Christina@quayestatesrec.com

Christina (Chrissie) works within the land-based department in sourcing exceptional private staff for UHNWIs and their private estates.

She brings 3 years of recruitment agency expertise to her role at Quay Crew. Previously, Chrissie has worked as a Fundraising Recruitment Manager and managed teams within the hospitality sector.

Chrissie is a self-professed foodie who loves to cook. Outside of work, you’ll find her looking for new places to eat or getting stuck into a Pilates class. Despite being from Bournemouth, Chrissie has enjoyed travelling to some exciting places in Thailand!

Stacy Curtis Family Office Consultant

T: +44 (0) 7874 395997 E: stacy@quayestatesrec.com

Stacy joined Quay Crew as Recruitment Consultant on our land-based desk, specialising in sourcing exceptional private staff for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family offices.

Stacy has extensive experience within STEM recruitment, where she built long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates. She also has a background in IT and engineering. Originally from Reading, Berkshire, Stacy relocated to Dorset in 2022 to live a seaside lifestyle with her family. A sun-lover and avid traveller, she has visited over 20 countries, with Spain being her personal favourite. Outside of work, she is a keen baker, crafting celebration cakes and cupcakes, and enjoys great food, wine, and embracing life by the sea.

Bethany Welstead Interior Resourcer

T: +44(0) 7955 405131 E: bethany@quaycrew.com

Bethany transitioned from a career in aviation as a British Airways stewardess to luxury hospitality, managing prestigious households on the French Riviera before spending 2.5 years working on a number of prestigious yachts.

With experience in housekeeping, service, administration, and nannying on top-tier yachts, she brings first-hand industry insight and understanding of top-tier hospitality to her role at Quay Crew. In her spare time, Bethany enjoys travel, fitness, and perfecting her latest baking creations.

Georgia Smith Marketing Executive

E: Georgia@quaycrew.com

Since pursuing a degree in Marketing Communications, Georgia has worked in marketing roles across hospitality and recruitment. Paired with a strong background in customer service, she previously acted as the sole marketer at a marketing recruitment agency.

At Quay Crew, Georgia works within our marketing department to deliver exceptional, engaging content and ensure delivery of first-class communications with clients and candidates. As a Bournemouth native, she enjoys long beach or forest walks, going to the gym, and reading romance novels.

Lucie Zaccari Accounts & Office Manager

T: +44 (0) 7523 681490 E: accounts@quaycrew.com

With a varied background in hospitality and finance admin across various sectors including recruitment, Lucie is the glue that holds the team and office together at Quay Crew.

A super organised spreadsheet ninja with a passion for processes, she ensures the team work at maximum capacity, supporting us with invoicing, contracts, policies, reporting and supplier management.

As a logical thinker, Lucie is always bringing fresh ideas to the table on how to implement new systems and procedures to benefit productivity and morale.

Outside of work, you will find Lucie spending most of her time with her partner and three-year-old son, Luca, going on beach walks, cooking and generally being loud and laughing.