<< return to previous page Patrick Coote Marketing Manager, Fraser Yachts Monaco S.A.M. Superyacht Marketing and Business Forum 2010 Global Marine Marketing Forum 2008 Patrick lived most of his life in Surrey in the UK. After obtaining a degree in European Business Management (majoring in Marketing & French) he sought to combine his love of luxury yachts, marketing and the sea through a career in the maritime industry. Patrick started working for a small group of yacht brokers called Med-Sale in Antibes. He then moved back to England where he worked for the British Marine Industries Federation, planning and undertaking the marketing for the London Boat Show and the Southampton Boat Show. He then moved to work for Edisea Ltd where he was the Assistant Editor of “Boat International” magazine as well as researching and compiling the first edition of “The Superports” marina guide. In 1999 Patrick left the world of luxury yachts to start up a business with some friends in the health and leisure sector. Together, they built up a chain of 15 premier health and racquets clubs called “Next Generation Clubs”, located all over the UK and Australia. Their estate included the acquisition of the renowned Harbour Club in Chelsea, London where the late Princess Diana was a member. The whole company was sold in 2006 to L&R properties. As Marketing Director, Patrick was presented with a SuperBrand award in 2005 and was also a regular speaker at Marketing conferences in the UK. Patrick joined Fraser Yachts in December 2006. Patrick lives in Monaco and enjoys a wide range of leisure activities, including: sailing, diving, waterskiing, running, snowboarding, horse riding and motorcycles. trp magazines ltd, lansdowne house, 3-7 northcote road, london sw11 1ng, uk tel. +44 (0)20 7924 4004 fax +44 (0) 20 7924 1004