Denise was born and raised in Rome, Italy. Growing up bilingual in Italian and Dutch, she finished her schooling in the Netherlands.

It is her educational journey that led her to cultivate a profound passion for the superyacht industry. She earned a degree in Maritime Technology from the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, acquiring a solid technical foundation; and internships with Lloyd’s Register, Oceanco, and the Cayman Island Shipping Registry further fuelled her fascination with the regulatory aspect of the industry.

Joining Hill Robinson as a Junior Compliance Manager in Antibes, Denise gains invaluable first-hand insights into the operational requirements and complexities of the varied superyacht fleet. Her journey emphasizes her networking and communication skills as key attributes, further enhancing her ability to navigate the dynamic demands of the industry.