The Owner Team

United by passion, commitment and excellence

A competent and experienced team of four Owner Representatives, supported by a multidisciplinary back office of more than 20 naval architects, marine engineers and technical specialists.

Alessandro Taylor

Owner Representative

Alessandro Taylor

Active member of the Yacht Owner Representative Register, Alessandro has extensive experience representing Owners on major superyacht new-build and refit projects. Holding a Master's degree in Marine Engineering and benefiting from significant seagoing experience, he combines technical expertise, operational understanding and project management skills gained through years of industry experience.

Yacht Owner Representative Register — active member
Kurt Gutteridge

Managing Director

Kurt Gutteridge

Holding degrees in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering and Marine Transport Management, Kurt brings decades of experience in yacht construction, technical surveying, project management, and regulatory consultancy. A former Flag Surveyor with the Malta Ship Registry, he combines extensive technical expertise with practical industry knowledge to provide strategic guidance across complex new-build, conversion, and refit projects.

Arnaldo Bugari

Lead Surveyor

Arnaldo Bugari

With over 30 years in the yachting industry, Arnaldo Bugari provides expert consultancy in yacht construction, technical supervision, surveys, refits, and regulatory compliance, delivering specialised support from concept development through final delivery.

Sebastiano Bertocchi

Naval Architect

Sebastiano Bertocchi

Originally from Trieste, Italy, he holds qualifications in shipbuilding from the city's historic Nautical Technical Institute, together with an MSc in Yacht Design and Engineering. Now based in Malta, he combines strong technical knowledge, hands-on yachting experience, and an international mindset.