Marie joined the yachting community in 2002, starting as a service provider for one of the leading companies in the industry. Over the years, she gained in-depth knowledge across all aspects of the business, including yacht sales, operational management, retail charter, and charter management. This comprehensive experience provided her with a strong foundation and an invaluable perspective in the industry.
A Danish national, Marie moved to the East Mediterranean in 1995, working in the hotel, travel, and Greek shipping industries before transitioning into yachting. Based in Athens for several years, she managed a prominent East Mediterranean charter fleet while also working in retail charter, becoming a fully certified MYBA member in 2011.
Most recently, Marie was Partner and Senior Charter Broker at Burgess, where she played a key role in business development and expansion. She was responsible for opening and managing the Burgess Palm Beach office, leading a high-performing team, and driving strategic growth. Prior to that, she served as Fleet Manager and Senior Retail Broker, overseeing the commercial operations of a yacht fleet on behalf of owners, mentoring junior staff, and managing high-budget targets. She also led the launch and daily operations of the Burgess Athens office.
With more than 22 years in the industry, Marie is a multilingual, highly skilled multitasker, passionate about solving complex challenges and meeting the high expectations of UHNW clients. As a leader and mentor, she is eager to share her expertise and contribute to the continued success of our charter management operations globally and in the US.
In her spare time she enjoys participating in charity and cultural events as well as spending time in nature beach-walking, mountain hiking or playing tennis.