How I got here

Sophie’s connection with the yachting industry began in the 1990s, when, after several years travelling throughout Europe, she settled in Palma de Mallorca. It was here that she was introduced to the world of yachting through her contact with yacht owners, captains and crew. Fascinated by the international and fast-paced nature of the industry, Sophie quickly developed a genuine passion for the yachting industry and began building a career within the sector.

Her first role was with a specialist engineering company, where she worked as Personal Assistant to the Managing Director.   She also was responsible for the day-to-day administration, office management and accounts, Sophie soon became an integral part of the business. Her responsibilities expanded to include customer service and relations, where she worked directly with yacht owners and captains, coordinating their requirements and ensuring that every request was followed through professionally, efficiently and within the required timeframe. This experience gave her a strong understanding of the importance of discretion, attention to detail, organization and, above all, delivering a high level of service to demanding international clients.

Following ten successful years with the company, Sophie continued to broaden her expertise by exploring the diverse facets of the yachting industry. Her experience spans yacht brokerage, charter, regatta support, organizing social yachting events, and yacht management. Through these varied roles, Sophie developed a comprehensive understanding of the many dimensions of yacht ownership and management and has deepened her ability to deliver a high level of personalized service to clients and industry partners.

In 2023, Sophie joined Drettmann Yachts in the Palma office as Yannick’s Personal Assistant and Office Manager. Sophie is now also involved in yacht management, overseeing and controlling accounts, processing payments, coordinating services, and providing assistance wherever required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the yachts.

She brought with her many years of industry experience, a strong understanding of the yachting sector, and a commitment to providing professional and attentive support to both clients and colleagues