Ocean Drive covers all the aspects of the yachting business including sales, brokerage, management & charters. The Office has a wealth of professional experience in yachting and extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea and its most breath-taking destinations.
Our team is made up of people from different backgrounds, with a wide range of skills, enabling us to create the versatility needed to respond to any request.
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Renaud Canivet CEO
With his passion for the sea and his technical skills, Renaud created Ocean Drive in 1999 and very quickly became the Exclusive Importer for several renowned shipyards. In his spare time, Renaud still loves sailing and flying helicopters.
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Catherine Canivet FLEET MANAGER
Catherine entered the yachting industry in 1994. Thanks to her Hometown near Germany, she has always been a natural sense of diplomacy and cross-culture understanding. In 1999, she joined Renaud in the Ocean Drive adventure and her expertise allows her to develop several services within the company. Catherine loves travelling and discovering new horizons.
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Thomas Caillat Charter & Sales Broker
With a genuine passion for the sea and the world of yachting, Thomas joined Ocean Drive in early 2013, bringing with him valuable hands-on experience gained over several seasons as a skipper in Corsica and Sardinia.
Inspired from an early age by his father, an enthusiastic sailor and traveller, Thomas developed a love for the ocean, exploration and discovering new horizons. An avid traveller and photography enthusiast, he has explored some of the world’s most remarkable destinations, from tropical paradises to the remote wilderness of Antarctica. His curiosity and adventurous spirit continue to inspire him, both professionally and personally.
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Martin CANIVET Sales Assistant
Originally from Antibes, Martin grew up immersed in the world of the sea and yachting, a passion instilled in him by his parents from an early age. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Strategy while working at Ocean Drive, he nurtures his interest in the industry by combining curiosity with commitment. A keen traveler, his experiences around the world have broadened his horizons and deepened his cultural awareness, enriching the way he connects with others. Passionate about scuba diving, he finds in it the same spirit of freedom and discovery that inspires his love for yachting.
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Heike Callewaert Yacht Management
Originally from Germany, Heike arrived in Paris in 1984 and quickly joined the exciting world of yachting by working for a renowned English shipyard. A trilingual secretary who has worked in sales and after-sales service, accounts and as an executive assistant, she has acquired a wealth of experience that she has been putting to good use at Ocean Drive since 2018. Heike has 2 lovely Yorkshires called Maya and Flip.
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Ishika WALIA Yacht & Crew Management
Ishika, a luxury management graduate from France, has built a dynamic career in the yachting industry by blending her deep passion for the ocean with expertise in the world of luxury. Since joining Ocean Drive in 2022, she has embraced every challenge with curiosity, energy, and vision, consistently driving her growth in this ever-evolving industry. Beyond her professional life, she is an avid solo traveler, always seeking new horizons and meaningful connections across the globe. With proud roots in India, Ishika brings a unique perspective and a truly global outlook to everything she does.
