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The team

People who liveand breathe the water.

Our team spans offices across Australia, naval architects, former superyacht captains and lifelong sailors, with a client-services, marketing and operations crew behind them, each ready to guide you from first conversation to handover, wherever in the world your next vessel lies.

Ant Kovacevic, World Wide Boat Brokers
Sunshine Coast

Ant Kovacevic

CEO, Broker & Naval Architect

Ant is a self confessed boat enthusiast, he loves taking on the open seas in luxurious recreational yachts and boats. Starting out as a Naval Architect, Ant graduated with honours and worked on multiple projects over the course of almost a decade before exploring the other side of the industry, working with the newcomers to yachting. Since moving into the sales side of the industry Ant has earned a reputation of being a passionate and enthusiastic operator who just loves the quest of buying a boat. No question is too hard for Ant and if he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll work it out pretty quickly. With a lifetime in the industry Ant has an extensive local and international network of contacts for buying and selling boats and prides himself on being able to grow that list and open it up to help people wanting to sell or purchase a new vessel.

James Paul, World Wide Boat Brokers
Brisbane

James Paul

Brisbane Broker

Meet James, our international sales consultant, based in the Brisbane Manly office. James is a friendly, approachable, enthusiastic broker with a passion for sailing and a background in watersports and racing sailing dinghies. You might also see him at Manly RQYS Wednesday Wags! With a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate and Property Investment from Oxford Brookes, James is well equipped to provide clients with a seamless experience when buying or selling their boats. Working on award-winning superyachts, James travelled around the Mediterranean and Caribbean, alongside top-level captains and clientele. Since settling in Australia, he has implemented his sales expertise and nautical knowledge on the East Coast. If you’re at Manly RQYS, be sure to pop by and say hi!

Dan Howcroft, World Wide Boat Brokers
Whitsundays

Dan Howcroft

Whitsundays Broker

Our Whitsundays Broker, Dan, started his career as a dive instructor /deckhand in the Whitsundays 20 years ago, working up to captain and then heading overseas to join the superyacht industry in the Mediterranean. He worked up the ranks again from deckhand to bosun to chief mate and Captain, following the cruising seasons in the med and Caribbean for 10 years. Eventually Dan returned to the southern hemisphere, to operate a few very successful charter/private superyachts as both captain/engineer on both motor and large sail yachts. After extensively cruising the east coast of Australia and the South pacific, he finally returned home to Airlie beach to set up the Whitsundays first superyacht agency and promote one of the world’s best cruising grounds to the yachting industry. Over the years he has expanded into yacht management, and services around all of the Whitsundays marinas ie. Hamilton Island, Coral Sea Marina, Port of Airlie, Mackay and Townsville. Dan brings to WWBB knowledge, contacts and a skill set unmatched in the yacht brokerage industry and knows how to deliver! If you’re up in QLD looking to sell or buy a yacht, Dan is your man!

Chris Steffens, World Wide Boat Brokers
Moreton Bay

Chris Steffens

Moreton Bay Broker

Chris is Brisbane and Gold Coast born and bred, with a lifelong connection to the water shaped by growing up on power catamarans and cruisers throughout the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay region. From an early age, boating, surfing, water skiing, and life on the ocean were part of everyday life, forming a deep understanding of vessels and the marine lifestyle. Beginning his career as a qualified electrician, Chris progressed into electronic security, followed by software sales and implementation. That diverse technical and commercial background eventually led him back to the marine industry, where he worked in marine electrical and vessel fit outs before becoming Brand Captain for Highfield Boats Queensland. Chris brings a practical, hands on understanding of boats, systems, and ownership, combined with strong communication and sales expertise. His genuine passion for sailing, cruising, and all things marine allows him to connect naturally with both buyers and sellers and guide them confidently through the brokerage process. Located in North Brisbane, and spanning his services across the broader Brisbane and Gold Coast locations, he is your local Brisbane expert for selling or buying a boat.

Trevor Byrnes, World Wide Boat Brokers
Tin Can Bay

Trevor Byrnes

Tin Can Bay Broker

Trevor is the kind of guy who makes complex things look easy, whether he’s navigating a yacht through open seas or closing a high-stakes deal. He started out in the automotive industry, gaining a strong understanding of mechanical systems and engines, knowledge that now proves invaluable when assessing vessels. Over the years, Trevor has managed businesses, worked as a marketing manager, and built extensive experience in sales, giving him a sharp commercial edge and a natural ability to connect with clients. He also ran a successful property company and consulted in Europe, adding depth to his business background. His passion for sailing eventually led him to yacht deliveries, skippering sailing yachts and catamarans around Australia and beyond. This hands-on experience, combined with his mechanical insight and business expertise, makes him a trusted and results-driven yacht broker. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys life on the water and the golf course. A keen surfer, kite-surfer, and diver, he’s always drawn to the ocean, and brings that same energy and reliability to helping clients find and sell their yacht.

Alex Wenger, World Wide Boat Brokers
Sunshine Coast

Alex Wenger

New Boat Sales and Liaison

Alex is a lifelong sailor with competitive racing experience, having contested multiple regattas in Switzerland and New Zealand. During his time on the water, he gained Mediterranean cruising and delivery experience across the region's most iconic sailing grounds. With a master’s degree in accounting control and finance, Alex spent three years as a financial auditor at EY before turning his passion into a career. That background gives him a sharp analytical edge and a meticulous approach to every deal, whether he's liaising with our European yard partners or guiding a client through a new boat purchase. Fluent in English, French and German, Alex connects easily with WWBB's international network of buyers and yards. If you're in the market for a new boat, don't hesitate to reach out and say hello!

Lisa Clinton, World Wide Boat Brokers
All regions

Lisa Clinton

Co-Founder & Marine Insurance Agent

Call 0423 249 249 and ask for Lisa.

Lisa is The Principal for Aqua Marine HQ and an Insurance agent. Working directly within the Marine Industry for years Lisa has a wealth of knowledge and many key industry contacts to ensure your asset is protected. Lisa finds it rewarding sourcing insurance for boat owners and providing quality customer service.

Jenny Herriot, World Wide Boat Brokers
Head Office

Jenny Herriot

Marketing Coordinator

Jen, our wonderful Brit, sailed all the way from England to join the WWBB team. With an Honors degree in Marketing and Management, plus over 3 years of professional marketing experience in London, she is highly- skilled in creating a stand-out campaign for your boat. An avid TikToker and social media enthusiast, Jen is a whiz with technology and knows how to place your yacht in front of thousands of prospective buyers. #dreamyacht She has always had a passion for the sea and grew up deep-sea fishing off the Jurassic Coast. She spends her time hiking, travelling, and exploring new places, and moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2022 to enjoy the coastal life. Friendly and enthusiastic, Jen is your go-to expert for marketing your boat with flair. Come and say hi!

Jennie Howcroft, World Wide Boat Brokers
Whitsundays

Jennie Howcroft

Whitsundays Office Manager

Call 0423 249 249 and ask for Jennie.

Shapes how WWBB shows up: the photography, the listings and the stories behind every vessel we represent.

Tessa Wallace, World Wide Boat Brokers
Sunshine Coast

Tessa Wallace

Marketing Manager

Call 0423 249 249 and ask for Tessa.

Tessa is a water and ocean enthusiast and has been an invaluable member of the WWBB team since 2021. In her role as marketing manager, she has contributed an unparalleled blend of skills and expertise, instrumental in elevating World Wide Boat Brokers from a single office to our now 4 offices throughout QLD. Her sights are set on taking our highly respected yacht brokerage across international waters and delivering a marketing experience for our clients that no other brokerage provides. With a degree in Bachelor of Communications, majoring in PR and Journalism, plus nearly a decade working in real estate and marketing, she is well-versed in the industry. She has always had a passion for the water: Tessa boasts an impressive career in professional swimming, competing as an Australian Dolphin with career highlights being a Commonwealth Games silver medallist and London 2012 Olympic Games representative. This love for water transfers to the boating and yachting world, where she has experienced travelling on yachts, and enjoys the lifestyle and thrill of boating and game fishing. Tessa has a professional yet very vibrant, friendly and down to earth demeanour so don’t be afraid to drop by and say hello!

Marie Northcott, World Wide Boat Brokers
Moreton Bay

Marie Northcott

Moreton Bay Admin

Call 0423 249 249 and ask for Marie.

Looks after the day-to-day: accounts, scheduling and the small details that keep the whole brokerage gliding.

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