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The people behind the most luxurious cruise line for residential life at sea
Alister has two decades of experience in the property, construction and technology sectors, developing businesses and solutions for global markets. He has developed a fully integrated SaaS property product, as well as run an international construction import business in China. Alister is a founding board member for Prepared For Life: a driver and road safety charity for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Shannon has extensive experience in international real estate development and property partnerships, bringing new and bold solutions to traditional business challenges. He has spent several years consulting with distressed and failing enterprises, implementing innovative cross-sector solutions with great success.
Dick has 40+ years in the maritime and aviation industries with a keen focus on cruise ship sale and purchase markets. He has financial interests in various vessels throughout Europe, Middle East & Africa. His vessels are responsible for charter and recovery works including the recovery of the famed sunken MS Costa Concordia.
An experienced Captain with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel and tourism industries. Skilled in GMDSS, Marine Safety, Maritime Safety, International Shipping, and Dynamic Positioning, he is well-versed in operations management and has extensive experience navigating in icy waters. His Master License is from Vinnuhaskulin.
Katie brings over thirty-five years of business ownership and entrepreneurship, in a diverse set of industries, including launching a chain of medical spas, owning a private air charter company, and a business consulting firm. Her vast knowledge in marketing and sales stems from being an innovator, with impeccable customer care leading her mission. Her love for luxury travel, coupled with her in-depth experience, aligns perfectly with Storylines' vision.
Paul is the Managing Director of Gelen Marine Ltd and has over 25 years of experience in ship building and conversions. He is a chartered Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with comprehensive experience in project management, engineering, design and ship construction. He is managing Storylines new build construction project and overseeing marine operations.
Horst has more than 30 years of experience in the financial service industry, as Head Investment, Finance & Treasury (CFO function) and in Investor Relations. In addition he setup multiple investment funds globally as well as developing creative derivative based funding solutions. He was a co-founder of the Club of Finance in Germany and instrumental in the installation of a sovereign family office in the Middle-East. Horst holds multiple academic degrees including an Executive MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, USA and is a member of the German Financial Analyst Society. Until recently he served on multiple advisory boards.
Dr. Martin has over 25 years of experience and will lead our Optimal Aging programs, aimed to protect and enhance the health and quality of life of our residents. He will also oversee; the compounding pharmacy, bio-identical hormone replacement, nutraceuticals, anti-aging cosmetics, medical and wellness services, and health insurance plans. He is developing Clean Air, Clean Food and Clean Water programs.
Milan has 25 years of work experience on all types of cruise vessels from large contemporary ships to small luxurious expedition vessels. He has received several recognitions for being an outstanding leader in hotel operations aboard ships. This vast knowledge and experience resulted in further advancing his career on new build projects, including being a site manager for a startup cruise line with the first two large ships being delivered and operated with great success.?
Milan is proud to be a part of the Storylines ship construction team and he is excited to be creating a concept vessel that will not only be top of its class in all aspects. but is also a pioneer in creating new products and services.
Nahal has worked on a number of different projects, such as RCYC, Hurtigruten, and Regent as well as large private yachts. As part of the project management team at Tillberg Design of Sweden, Nahal has taken different roles including the lead in concept development and project management. Combined with her previous experience in luxury residential design, she enjoys combining personal approaches within commercial projects to find the perfect balance within the design. Nahal works very closely with Storylines to create unique designs that exactly meet the company's highly unique expectations.
Pasi brings over 35 years of cruise and shipbuilding experience to Storylines. He has held diverse roles within the cruise industry, from onboard and shore office management to various shipbuilding projects and advisory roles. Having worked previously with several major cruise operators, including start-ups for new fleets and launching into new regions, he brings knowledge and insights for redefining luxury hospitality for a global lifestyle at sea.
Hampton is CEO and Managing Partner of the brand innovation and marketing consultancy, Tenet Partners. He oversees all practice areas and is involved in providing strategic direction to select clients. His expertise is in advising clients on how to best use their brand as a strategic asset and a powerful leadership tool. He has completed Harvard Business School's Executive Training program.
Sofía brings over ten years of experience in the communications field across different sectors. With a background in education, languages and hospitality, she has worked and lived abroad most of her career. She spent the last four years managing guest relations as part of an international guest program within the luxury cruise industry. At the heart of Sofía’s engaging and attentive approach is her commitment to creativity and innovation in guest service strategies. Sofia speaks English, Spanish and Italian.
A skilled human resources expert with both recruiting and HR experience. Maureen is a results-oriented person with a passion for developing strong, motivated teams and fostering a welcoming, productive workplace. She has accumulated extensive knowledge in employee relations, talent management, recruitment, and HR operations. Her extensive understanding of industry best practices, combined with a strategic outlook, enables her to entice outstanding talent that is in line with the mission and values of our Company.
Ms. Hunter brings 19 years of experience with startups to the Storylines team. Her graduate degree studies at Harvard University in Sustainability and the Environment focus on assisting companies in devising their sustainability strategies. She consults on new venture projects with innovators that are creating the habitats and communities of the future. Partnering with revolutionary brands committed to ambitious environmental solutions, Ms. Hunter strongly believes that responsible business will have a lasting positive impact on societies and the natural world.
Alexandra has 13 years of experience in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. She graduated from the University of Westminster in London with a First Degree in Business and Tourism. After graduating, she was approached by a 5-star hotel in London to be their Sales and Marketing Manager. After working for different luxury hotel brands, she then had the opportunity to work for one of the biggest West End Theatre Companies in the UK. Alexandra’s biggest passion is traveling - she has lived in the UK, Spain, Malaysia and the USA.
Peter advises innovative businesses on their development strategies. His previous position as Chief Strategy Officer for Ports of America controlled over 80 ports in the USA making him a great fit for this role. He holds an MBA and is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and serves on the advisory board of the Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy.
Rachel is an accomplished public relations professional with vast experience managing communications campaigns for high-profile hospitality and real estate developments across the globe. She excels in media relations and prides herself on her stellar media connections which have led to coverage in the world’s most coveted media outlets including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, Robb Report, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Golf Digest among others.
During her career at Storylines, Patricia has been working her way up the ladder, starting first as a virtual assistant, then as a marketing assistant, then social media coordinator and now as the events coordinator. She has a degree in multimedia arts and has career experience with content management, graphic design, administration and event design. Patricia has a passion for combining creativity and fun in all her work.
Stefan is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and extensive expertise in Digital Assets and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). He has been involved in the tokenization of high-value assets and established the world’s first regulated Tokenized Alternative Investment Fund (TAIF) for the global real estate industry. Stefan is IBM Certified in Blockchain (Hyperledger Fabric) and Advanced Data Analytics.
Tim has over two decades of extensive experience in independent schools as a teacher, administrator and school leader. He has developed innovative models of learning in private day schools and boarding schools in the US and has vast experience in international education. He is the president & founder of IndySchool Consultancy and considers himself an education futurist.
Dr. Giannone has over 40 years of veterinary practice and ownership of five animal hospitals. He has demonstrated the leadership necessary to run a hospital and to create a safe, friendly and caring environment. He will lead our onboard veterinary team to assure that our resident pets receive the best quality care possible, whether for sickness or for wellness.
Priti Martin brings over 25 years of experience in the fields of art, nature and beauty. Her role is to enhance sensory experiences on and off the ship. She also advises on women's programs and vegetarian menu items. Priti is involved with the art selection on the ship, overseeing visiting artist programs and organizing youth art classes. She also consults on nature experiences including plant and flower selection for the ship as well as nature excursions off the ship.
“Sofía brings over ten years of experience in the communications field across different sectors. With a background in education, languages and hospitality, she has worked and lived abroad most of her career. She spent the last four years managing guest relations as part of an international guest program within the luxury cruise industry. At the heart of Sofía’s engaging and attentive approach is her commitment to creativity and innovation in guest service strategies. Sofia speaks English, Spanish and Italian”.
