Our team
CEO
Craig Monk
Craig is a two times America’s Cup winner, Olympic Medalist for New Zealand and Star World Champion. He has been extensively involved in America's Cup racing and was the team manager of BMW Oracle Racing between 2003 and 2007.
CHINA GENERAL MANAGER
Michelle Liu
Michelle has more than ten years of experience operating sailing events and managing brands. She previously worked for China Cup, the largest international regatta in Asia, where she was responsible for branding, operations and partnerships.
SKIPPER
Phil Robertson
Originally from New Zealand, Phil is a world-class skipper who has been at the helm of ChinaOne.Ningbo for four years and has won four world championships, including the World Match Racing Tour Championship and the M32 World Championship.
TEAM AMBASSADOR
Xu Lijia
Olympic Gold Medalist Xu Lijia (Lily) won the gold medal in Laser Radial class at the 2012 London Olympics, where she was the flag bearer for China at the closing ceremony. A fantastic role model to inspire female sailors and athletes alike, we are proud that she is a Team Ambassador.
GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR
Hu Bing
Famous Chinese actor and model Hu Bing is a former member of China’s national rowing team. He has remained a loyal fan of water sports and sailing, becoming the Global Brand Ambassador for the team.