Elite Traveler September-October 2018

Contributors elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2018 18

Modena, Italy ALBERTO GALASSI CEO

Hong Kong LEE COBAJ Writer

Mexico City BROOKE PORTER KATZ Writer

Geneva AUREL BACS Watch advisor

Alberto has been CEO of superyacht builders Ferretti Group since 2014 and is the driving force behind the brand’s worldwide success, having launched 34 new models in less than four years. When he’s not working, he unwinds by sailing the Mediterranean islands (particularly Sicily, Capri and Ibiza) aboard his 108ft Custom Line Navetta 33, Telli . p73

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and now living in Hong Kong, Lee has spent the past decade traveling around Asia reporting on all things luxury for publications such as Condé Nast Traveller UK , The Sunday Times and The Telegraph . Next up on her travel agenda is a yacht tour on board the phinisi cruiser Rascal around Indonesian islands, Bali and Komodo. p124

Just last year Brooke relocated to Mexico City with her family, excited to discover new ways of life through food, art, music and nature. This year, she hopes to visit Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure , Martha Stewart Living , Bloomberg Pursuits , Wine Enthusiast and WSJ. Magazine , among others. p118

An independent advisor in the high- end collectors’ watch sector, Aurel has held positions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and now Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo. He set notable world records, including the highest price for a Patek Philippe sold at an auction and the highest price for a wristwatch ever sold, the Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona. p72

Words Emma Reynolds