Mark Donaldson

Mark Donaldson is a seasoned professional in the yachting industry with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Director at Y.CO since August 2020, Mark oversees various aspects of yacht sales, purchase, charter, management, new construction, and refitting services. Prior to this role, Mark held the position of Director at Marinelogix from April 2014 to July 2023, where expertise in yacht support and logistics was developed, enhancing services for visiting luxury yachts in the Pacific region. Mark's career includes multiple key roles at Y.CO, starting from Yacht Management Director and Operations Director to Project Manager, along with experience as Operations Manager at Maritime Services International Limited. Noteworthy early involvement includes serving as Logistics Operations Manager for the OneWorld Challenge Syndicate during the 31st America's Cup. Mark's foundational education was pursued at Auckland University of Technology, Mahurangi Technical Institute, and St Peters College in Auckland.