Meet the Leopard Brokerage Team
Leopard Brokerage brings together experienced brokers and regional managers across major cruising and ownership markets worldwide. Whether you are buying or selling a pre-owned Leopard Catamaran, our team combines local market knowledge with Leopard-specific expertise, access to Robertson & Caine insight, and support throughout the brokerage process.
From the Caribbean and North America to Europe, Africa, and Asia, our brokers work in the regions where Leopard owners buy, sell, and cruise most often. They are also supported by regional leadership with decades of experience, helping clients navigate everything from model selection and market timing to surveys, negotiations, and closing.
Regional managers
Our regional managers provide senior guidance across major markets and bring decades of experience in catamarans, yacht brokerage, and Leopard-related sales support.
Cyril LeLievre
Europe, Asia, Africa
Cyril Lelievre has been sailing since his youth and his experience spans from skipper to teacher to racer. With an early career in the biggest shipyards of France, Cyril has been in the yacht brokerage business for nearly 30 years. Cyril opened The Moorings/Sunsail Brokerage office in Nice, France in 1999 and still manages that office today.
Patrick O'Reilly
Region: North America, South America, Australia
Patrick’s childhood summers were spent sailing the coast of Maine with his father on their Lightning. It was there that his interest for sailing began. Over the next 25 years he developed a passion, not just for sailing, but also for racing. Most of his time was spent cruising/racing in Galveston Bay. However, some of his favorite sailing destinations are the British Virgin Islands, Belize, and Cyclades in Greece. Finally able to mesh his sales career with his passion for sailing, Patrick has been with The Moorings Yacht Brokerage since 2013.
Brokers
Our brokers work directly with buyers and sellers in key cruising regions, offering practical local knowledge and hands-on support throughout the transaction.
Richard Vass
Office: Tortola, BVI
Richard Vass first moved to the British Virgin Islands more than a decade ago, working for both Sunsail and The Moorings during this time. Richard’s family are keen sailors and his introduction to yachts began at an early age. Drawing on his knowledge of charter yachts, passion for sailing, and his local knowledge, you’ll find Richard a friendly chap who is happy to explain the brokerage process as well as help you find your dream yacht.
Daniela Jerkovic
Office: Croatia
Daniela was born and raised in Croatia and has been around boats and the sea her whole life. She studied at the College of Maritime Studies in Split, and has worked for Sunsail since 2003 in various positions from Purchasing and Logistics Manager to Customer Service and Base Manager. She began her current role as a Yacht Broker in 2015.
Marjorie Fillet
Office: Nice, France
Growing up in Nice on the French Riviera, Marjorie has had a lifelong affinity for the water. After completing her education in France and Thailand, with a Degree from Edhec Business school, Marjorie worked in superyacht chartering and had operational experience aboard the 120ft motoryacht ‘DB9’ for few seasons in Med. She joined the Sunsail Yacht Brokerage team in 2007 following four years as sales broker. Then she relocated to China for nine years to pursue a career in the Yachting industry. Before coming back to France, Marjorie took her young family cruising in the Coral sea aboard her 38ft catamaran. They enjoyed a six month sailing adventure, visiting Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Now back to France, she is delighted to continue with the Sunsail Brokerage team and to service buyers and sellers alike.
Alexandra Velliou
Office: Athens, Greece
Alexandra is from Palairos, a small fishing harbor where Sunsail and The Moorings were previously based (Vounaki resort). She studied Business and Tourism Administration and has been working for the company since 2012. Before starting with yacht sales in June 2019, Alexandra spent 2 years with the charter side of the business, working in customer service at Zea Marina in Athens.
Joseph Saglimbeni
Office: Ft Lauderdale, FL
Joseph’s love for the water and traveling began when he was a freshman at SUNY Maritime College (Class of ’96). As a cadet he set sail aboard the training ship “Empire State VI” for ports in Italy, Ireland, England, France, Greece and Spain where he was introduced to many beautiful people and their cultures. After graduating Joseph continued exploring various ports while working on gasoline tankers, tugs and barges in the U.S. Gulf and New York Harbor. Transitioning to the shore side of the maritime industry, Joseph excelled in logistics as a ship broker and vessel scheduler for commodities trading companies. Now with The Moorings, he combines his love for the sea and adventure with his commercial expertise to help you find the perfect yacht, setting you on a journey to wonderful places and unforgettable encounters.
Calder Sibley
Office: Ft Lauderdale, FL
Calder brings a decade of sailing instruction and coaching experience to Leopard Brokerage, having worked with thousands of sailors ranging from first-time beginners to experienced cruisers. Based in South Florida and specializing in the Florida and Caribbean markets, he helps buyers navigate the catamaran purchasing process with straightforward advice, practical sailing knowledge, and a focus on finding the right boat for their needs. Drawing on years of sailing and cruising catamarans throughout the Caribbean, including the British Virgin Islands, Calder combines hands-on experience with a client-first approach, ensuring buyers have the information and confidence to make informed decisions.
Ikraam Galant
Office: Cape Town, South Africa
Ikraam was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He studied Business Management and joined Sunsail and The Moorings 9 years ago as the Sales Manager in the charter division of the Cape Town Sales Office. Ikraam has good first-hand knowledge of our world renowned Leopard Catamarans having been to the Robertson & Caine factory on numerous occasions. He has experience sailing in the challenging waters of Cape Town, experienced the ocean safari like seas of The Seychelles, enjoyed the pristine conditions of the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands, sailed the exotic islands of Phuket and the majestic islands of Croatia. During his time with the company, he relocated to Asia as the Business Development Manager for Sunsail and The Moorings charter division. Upon his return to South Africa in September 2020, Ikraam was excited to join the Sunsail, Moorings and Leopard Brokerage team as a yacht broker.
Administrative Support
Behind every transaction is an experienced support team helping coordinate escrow, documentation, closing paperwork, and other details that keep the process moving smoothly.
Administrative Support – Americas
Office: Ft Lauderdale, FL
Below is a list of the additional services we offer and administer with our experienced in-house team. Please contact us for more information.
Escrow Funds
Title Search
Local Surveyor Information and Contact Details
Documentation Agent Referrals
Creation of All Closing Documents, including:Closing Statements
Coast Guard Bills of Sale
Limited Power of Attorney
Sales Tax Statements and Exemption Certificates
USCG Document Deletions
Administrative Support – EURope
Office: Nice, France
Our administrative support team in France offers local expertise and contacts for clients and transactions in and around the Mediterranean region.
Deanna Nagy
Office: Clearwater, FL
Deanna moved to Florida from Ohio so that she and her husband could be closer to the ocean where they enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking. Before joining our team, she worked in the automotive industry for 20 years, in multiple areas from service to finance as well as warranty claims. She also has multiple years of experience in customer service and office management.