MATT DANE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

I have always enjoyed working with people. I am inquisitive, curious and genuinely interested in other people’s stories. Connecting with them at a personal level, understanding their needs and being able to fulfill them is what drives my satisfaction. I am an analytical, meticulous seeker of perfection. It is no wonder my career developed in the hospitality industry.

I discovered my passion for service during my first summer job at Wimbledon where I started as a drinks boy and worked my way to the VIP bar and restaurant.

My career in service evolved from being a client manager at FMCGs (including Haribo – my favourite sweet of all time!) to managing a chain of private pubs and jazz venues. I also achieved my dream of one day owning a cocktail bar, House of Tipler, of which I still am a partner today.

The superyacht element came later on, when an opportunity to develop the drinks division of a provisioning company presented itself. Eager to rise to a new challenge, I seized it. I learned everything there was to know about this fascinating industry over my decade there with Hanna.

We evolved together, working endless summers from buying, packing and truck-driving to cutting orders and planning entire galley fills for newly built yachts.

We conquered every challenge imaginable, which sparked the idea of starting Ocean Pantry. We were determined to build a company that could do it better than anyone else.

Our goal is to become the Number 1 supplier in the yachting industry not only for our expertise in food, drink and interior goods but in our profound knowledge of planning and logistics.

“I am here because I enjoy meaningful exchanges and being able to serve our clients – enabling them to get exactly what they want gives me a great sense of pride.”