Regardless of your enquiry feel free to reach out to our team.
James Thomas-Green
Director & Head of Yacht Management
+34 661 414 557
thomas@swisspath-yachting.com
Karen Martensen
Director & Head of Charter
+34 630 831 203
martensen@swisspath-yachting.com
Julia Wurth
Head of Marketing
+34 681 967 941
wurth@swisspath-yachting.com
James Thomas-Green
Director & Head of Yacht Management
James was born in the UK and grew up sailing and diving on the south coast and abroad. He decided to make yachting a career at 19 after competing in an offshore sailing race from China back to the UK. The next decade saw him work his way up to Captain on both charter and private sailing yachts from 50ft to 150ft, sailing between the Mediterranean, Caribbean, North America and Norway, including multiple ocean crossings. James now lives on Mallorca and heads up Swisspath’s Yacht Management division. He speaks English and intermediate Spanish.
Karen Martensen
Director & Head of Charter
Born in Germany, Karen comes with over two decades of experience in the yachting industry. Prior to joining the Swisspath Yachting team, Karen worked in well-established, large yachting firms, primarily as a retail charter broker and charter manager. Karen, who is fluent in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish, heads the Swisspath Yachting Charter department from the Palma de Mallorca office.
Julia Wurth
Head of Marketing
Equipped with a degree in business psychology and a master’s in fashion and luxury business management, Julia specializes in luxury product branding and possesses in-depth knowledge of the high-end market. German born, she is fluent in German and English, intermediate in Spanish and has basic knowledge of Russian, she excels in diverse markets, enhancing the company’s global presence. With her international experience, she now leads the marketing department, driving Swisspath Yachting into a prominent position within the luxury yachting industry.
Niki Wygas
Senior Charter Consultant
+34 647 653 421
wygas@swisspath-yachting.com
Sanja Straumann
Accounting & Administration
+34 659 748 206
straumann@swisspath-yachting.com
Niki Wygas
Senior Charter Consultant
+34 647 653 421
wygas@swisspath-yachting.com
Well-known in the industry, she is valued not only for her longstanding partnerships but also for her extensive experience in the yachting industry. With over a decade of experience in charter retail, Niki brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Swisspath Yachting. Niki is dedicated to delivering excellence and upholding the highest standards in customer service. Her commitment to providing bespoke solutions tailored to each client's needs is what sets her apart. Originally from Germany but with a heart firmly rooted in Ibiza, Niki is fluent in German, Spanish and English. Her multicultural background enriches her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and ensure seamless communication throughout the charter process.
Sanja Straumann
Accounting & Administration
Sanja honed her financial expertise over 17 years at a leading Swiss bank, working across various divisions. Now our Accounting and Admin Manager, she brings extensive financial expertise to the role. A true global citizen, Sanja spent 4.5 years traveling the world, enriching her worldview before settling in Mallorca. During her travels, she mastered remote work across time zones and environments. A multilingual talent who grew up in Switzerland, Sanja is fluent in German and English, with intermediate Croatian and basic Spanish skills. Her comprehensive experience, coupled with a global mindset, elevates our collective capabilities and making her invaluable to our international team.