Laurent earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aix-Marseille in 2001.Upon graduation, he started in the industry as a CAD draftsman with a reputed refit and repair shipyard based in the South of France. Steadily promoted upwards to the positions of Project Manager and then Business Manager, he has, during his years of experience, undertaken and conducted major refit projects for the most famous large yachts cruising the Med. Beyond his general knowledge of mechanics, engines, hydraulics or even metal work, he had the opportunity to be trained in all the yachting sciences such as top coating, teak decks or interior works.
In December 2014, Laurent decided to build on his technical skills and gave his career an important move by joining the Yacht Management department as Technical Superintendent with Fraser. Well aware of the yachting requirements and imperatives, Laurent is using his skills and connections to provide a reactive and efficient support to owners and their crew as Technical Manager since 2018 and Head of Refit and New Build Project Management since 2024.
When he is not in his workshop building DIY projects, he is certainly trout fishing in a clear mountain stream in his native Southwest of France or perhaps supporting his favourite rugby team.