Our Team

Cem entered the yacht charter industry shortly after graduating in Business Management (Accounting), beginning his career within the superyacht services department of Turkey’s largest yacht charter clearing house. His natural ability to oversee operations and manage complex processes was quickly recognised, accelerating his professional growth.

He founded Contact Turkey Yachting & Travel in 1995, which later became Contact Yachts on the company’s 20th anniversary. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Cem has played an active role in shaping the Turkish yacht charter industry. He is a long-standing member of various yacht broker's associations including, MYBA & CYBA, regularly attending key international yacht charter events worldwide.

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Learn more about our company values and experience on our Why Contact Yachts page or contact our team for expert charter guidance.

Kateryna entered the yachting world in 2010, starting her career onboard one of Turkey’s most popular luxury charter gulets as a hostess. This first-hand experience gave her a deep understanding of life at sea and, most importantly, of guests’ expectations from the moment they step onboard.

Originally from Ukraine, Kateryna has been travelling, living, and working internationally since the age of 16. She holds a BA in International Business from an Italian private university and has studied and worked in the USA and Germany. With a background in journalism, she is also a writer, photographer, and passionate traveller.

Today, Kateryna specialises in matching clients with the right yachts and destinations, paying close attention to every detail to ensure each charter runs smoothly and exceeds expectations.

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Visit our Blog for for destination inspiration, or contact Kateryna directly to start planning your tailor-made yacht charter.

Email: [email protected]

Tim Hakins is our Australia-based consultant, born in England, shaped by years living in Greece, and now residing in Australia. His connection to the sea began in Harwich, England - a historic seafaring town and continued through sailing experiences in the challenging waters of the UK, Germany, and Greece.

Tim sailed almost daily during his five years in Greece and has spent his entire professional life in the travel industry, running his own agency and working as a product manager for a leading Australian tour company. During his travels to Turkey, he discovered gulets and has been passionately promoting gulet charters with Contact Yachts ever since.

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Australian clients are welcome to contact Tim directly for expert advice on planning a gulet charter in Turkey, Greece, or Croatia.

Born in Istanbul, Fulsen graduated from Yeditepe University with a degree in Communication. She began her professional career in people-focused industries such as hospitality and network marketing, where she developed strong communication and relationship-building skills.

In 2022, she followed her passion for travel and human connection into yacht chartering. Combining her love for the sea with a strong commitment to service, Fulsen now curates personalised and memorable charter experiences across some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful destinations.

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Get in touch with Fulsen to design a yacht charter experience tailored perfectly to your travel style