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Our Team is a group of people we are immensely proud of. Having the right people on ‘our bus’ and in the ‘correct seats’ is a principal we uphold, as are the values of honesty and integrity within our Yachtfinders Group. So let’s meet our team.

  • Gary Erceg

    Managing Director

    Managing Director Gary Erceg founded and set up Yachtfinders-Global in 1996. Gary had realised for some time before that there was an extreme shortage of good boats in New Zealand. He was quick to realise that there was a huge gap in the market place to provide the customer with a variety of boats to choose from, with good resale value, and better value for money than those on offer in the NZ market place at that time. As a result he secured agencies for leading boat agencies Beneteau, Azimut-Benetti, Lagoon, Selene and Journey Catamarans.

    Gary has had over 25 years in the sales, marketing and boating industry. He has sailed extensively over this time both in New Zealand waters and overseas. He is responsible for Sales Management and the overall governance and management of the Yachtfinders Global group of companies.

  • Debbie Erceg

    HR Manager

    Debbie Erceg as HR Manager came with 30 years experience in the sales and marketing arena. Debbie has essential skills in human resource management and personnel areas, important for the smooth running and administration of the Yachtfinders-Global team. Her responsibilities cover human resources, sales support, event management, boat show, and coordination of after sales service.

  • Janet Musto

    CFO

    Janet Musto, as in-house Chief Financial Officer is a qualified accountant with a strong in-house financial and management background. Having owned her own accounting business in Sth Africa, Janet’s skills and expertise in business management and accounting are invaluable for the smooth running of the Yachtfinders Group of companies.

  • Nick Woodmansey

    Sales Consultant

    Nick has recently joined the team after moving to Auckland from South West England. Nick is a keen sailor and has spent many hours racing around the cans in Plymouth Sound and regattas further afield. When not sailing yachts, he is normally found on or in the water, windsurfing, diving or just swimming in the sea, and has recently started kite surfing lessons to add to his repertoire. Nick has a background in corporate finance and so will always find a way to unlock the deal.

  • David Woodley

    Sales Consultant

    David Woodley from Picton at Yachtfinders Global’s South Island office comes with over 20 years in the boating industry including 6 years as a skipper in Hawaii, 4 years in Fiji as Base Manager, Sailing Instructor, Cruising Guide author, and an additional 2 years as South Pacific Marketing Manager for The Moorings. He was also the New Zealand correspondent for Sail Magazine in the USA for 7 years as a reviewer of new yachts. David’s ‘pedigree’ is one that we are very proud of and compliments the North Island team perfectly.

  • Kristin Hare

    Social Media Manager

    With a background in event management and marketing Kristin’s enthusiasm for ‘making a deal happen’ is infectious. As first port of call for the company she does not disappoint. Her ability to co-ordinate processes and people along with the excellent management of all social media applications within the Yachtfinders Global Group is invaluable. Arguably the fittest member of the Yachtfinders Group, Kristin is found ‘pounding the pavements’ as an enthusiastic runner in her spare time!

  • Claudia Pierce

    Marine Intern

    Claudia has taken up a Marine Internship in a newly created role which extends across the group of companies; Yachtfinders Global, Latitude Yachting and service company Euroyacht. Claudia has a solid background in boating, skippering and social communications and forms part of the Royal New Zealand Yachts Squadron’s youth programme. Great to be working with you Claudia!

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