Hanneke Maljaars joins the global charter team at Ocean Independence

Ocean Independence is delighted to welcome senior retail charter broker Hanneke Maljaars, who joined the team on Monday 15^th March in Sussex, UK.

With an impressive yachting career to date, Maljaars’ passion for all things nautical was ignited when crewing on charter yachts in the Mediterranean. Once shore-based in Mallorca her love affair with yachting continued, working as a charter and sales manager for Dolphin Yachts and becoming a firmly established figure within the industry. Moving to the UK, Maljaars joined the ranks of industry stalwarts Burgess Yachts as brokerage manager within its sales department. Establishing the OceanStyle division, she successfully developed and managed this specialised section of semi-custom and production yachts between 24 to 42 metres (80 to 140 feet), both for sale and charter.

Following a family career break, Maljaars returned to the fold in earnest. Launching her own online retail business, she also took up residence as sales director for a luxury ski chalet company, amassing a loyal client database and utilising her superb networking skills.

However, the draw of yachting has proved too strong, and Maljaars is now excited to re-establish her position within the industry. Whilst still being based in the luxury travel sector, Maljaars has kept her finger on the pulse, remaining up to date with all elements of yacht charter processes, contracts, and the yachts themselves. Looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues and forming new relationships across the business, she is ready to make an impact as part of an innovative and active company.

Maljaars said, “Having taken a career divergence from sea to snow lasting a decade, I am thrilled to re-join the industry and be an asset to the Ocean Independence team, bringing a wealth of travel industry knowledge, with the aim to expand their global charter operations.”

Managing partner, Nicholas Dean, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Hanneke to the Ocean Independence team. Having worked with her in the industry for many years, she will bring further enthusiasm, energy and specialist knowledge to our very busy charter department and offer the exemplary service to clients that we pride ourselves on.”

A truly global citizen, polyglot Hanneke brings a host of valuable expertise to Ocean Independence with her confident attitude and professional mindset.

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