MEET THE TEAM
At Haute Pursuit we have a fun loving and yet dedicated multi-national team. Our professional expertise spans many fields, and our diverse backgrounds in work and life mean that we bring a variety of perspectives to your business challenges. What we all have in common is a passion for creativity and a desire to push the limits in everything we do. Our people are our most important asset and we believe that in looking after our team they will look after yours.
Haute Transfer, our concierge and transport division, is an integral part of Haute Pursuit. Having our own fleet of vehicles and dedicated drivers gives your events a huge amount of real time flexibility. This proves invaluable when dealing with your last minute changes and new requirements.
Find out about our enthusiastic, expert team who will help create the perfect event for you.
CHARLIE CHARLESWORTH - FOUNDER AND CEO
Charlie created Haute Pursuit in 2005 after seeing a gap in the market for corporate ski weekends. The company has since grown into one of the leading event management and team building providers in the Northern Alps.
Prior to moving to the Alps, Charlie had a successful career in the City of London, working in the world of finance.
Charlie has managed and hosted a broad range of events across Europe and knows the Alps particularly well. His expertise lies in the incentive travel arena, as well as developing new markets, rewards experiences and exploring emerging destinations.
ANNA GILBERT - SENIOR EVENT MANAGER
Anna is an experienced event manager and creative director, who has worked for Haute Pursuit over many years. Originally from Sweden, where she attended art school, Anna has been living in Chamonix, France, for more than 20 years, where she has amassed in-depth knowledge of the local hospitality and events market.
Upon meeting the founder of international agency Collaborative Art, Steph Fonteyn, Anna was inspired to become a licensed facilitator of the directional and creative team building events devised by Collaborative Art, offering artistic team-building projects that “join the dots between the arts and the business worlds” using painting and drawing - attendees bring their teams closer together while expressing themselves creatively in a work environment.
STÉPHANIE GREGORIO - EVENT MANAGER
Stéphanie joined the team in 2015, after a brief period in management within the retail sector.
A graduate of marketing and events management, Steph is mainly responsible for our French language clients, however she is bilingual having spent one year in London studying English and immersing herself in British culture, and thus a great asset to the business.
Steph is a highly experienced event co-ordinator with team building and destination management experience.
ANDY GILBERT - PROJECT MANAGER GPS
Andy has been a mountain lover for many years having spent several winters working in the Canadian Rockies in five star hotels.
After a short period in the UK developing his career in event and festival production, Andy moved to the Alps. Now permanently based in Chamonix, Andy runs our GPS treasure hunt product across Europe and divides his time between this and helping deliver our big events.
BELINDA BUCKLEY - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Belinda deals with all Haute Pursuit’s financial and legal affairs, as well as assisting with the production of some of our corporate events. She is a creative and dynamic copywriter and also produces photographic and video shoots.
Belinda is a qualified ocean skipper and was a crew member of the team that won the round the world yacht race Clipper in 2005-06.
CHARLIE DOCHERTY - TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Charlie manages Haute Transfer, Haute Pursuit’s airport and in-valley transport service, and has a wealth of concierge and travel management experience. Charlie manages our fleet of vehicles and drivers which operate across Haute Savoie and further afield when required.
Charlie loves adventure and has undertaken trans-continental bike rides, cycled in the Himalayas and paddled the length of the River Danube.
MONICA DELEVAUX - SENIOR EVENT MANAGER
Before joining Haute Pursuit, Monica ran her own travel business and has an excellent eye for detail, having planned and delivered luxury weddings for many years.
She is a talented linguist and professional sports commentator, having presented the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc in Chamonix since 2013, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.
KERRY CHARLOTTE - MARKETING
While studying in the South of France, Kerry Charlotte took an internship with our Haute Wedding business for a summer season and since completing her international business degree, she handles marketing, working remotely and managing our multiple social media platforms.
Kerry loves to travel and has now visited 26 countries with no plans to stop anytime soon.
OUR CLIENTS
"Superb snow. Superb choice of restaurants and hotel. Superb service. Done. "
GOLDMAN SACHS
Destination Management"The Verbier offsite was incredible. We loved the ice karting activity! It was the first team offsite we have done. It will not be the last!"
OST ENERGY
Destination Management"The Verbier offsite was incredible. We loved the ice karting activity! It was the first team offsite we have done. It will not be the last!"
OST ENERGY
Destination Management"We do not trust our top clients with just anyone. You beat all expectations. We cannot say more than that."
UBS
Corporate Event"We do not trust our top clients with just anyone. You beat all expectations. We cannot say more than that."
UBS
Corporate Event"Madrid was amazing. The guys absolutely loved it. There is already talk of winning the next Incentive! Great job."
SKY
GPS Gaming"Madrid was amazing. The guys absolutely loved it. There is already talk of winning the next Incentive! Great job."
SKY
GPS Gaming"We loved our event, everything functioned at the highest level and we definitely want to work with Haute Pursuit on future events for BMW. You will be hearing from us for our next incentive event. "
BMW
GPS Gaming"We loved our event, everything functioned at the highest level and we definitely want to work with Haute Pursuit on future events for BMW. You will be hearing from us for our next incentive event. "
BMW
GPS Gaming"Your attention to detail was second to none. Our senior directors were very impressed. We appreciate your work and flexibilty."
BP
Corporate Event"Your attention to detail was second to none. Our senior directors were very impressed. We appreciate your work and flexibilty."
BP
Corporate Event"Choosing a DMC is difficult. Choosing a DMC for a product launch is harder. We got it right choosing Haute Pursuit. Thank you. "
NISSAN
Destination Management"Choosing a DMC is difficult. Choosing a DMC for a product launch is harder. We got it right choosing Haute Pursuit. Thank you. "
NISSAN
Destination Management"I wanted to congratulate you for organising our last three seminars. Our teams in France and Spain were unanimously pleased. Again our thanks for the efficiency, availability and professionalism made by Haute Pursuit in organising these events. The team building activities and venues chosen by....."
SYSTEM X
Corporate Event"I wanted to congratulate you for organising our last three seminars. Our teams in France and Spain were unanimously pleased. Again our thanks for the efficiency, availability and professionalism made by Haute Pursuit in organising these events. The team building activities and venues chosen by....."
SYSTEM X
Corporate Event"Thank you for what was a wonderful weekend, the feedback from the group was the strongest in the 6 years I have been involved, and in particular everyone was impressed and commented on the coordination and support your team offered. Thanks again and we will be back next year with a group doubl....."
OCH ZIFF
Corporate Event"Thank you for what was a wonderful weekend, the feedback from the group was the strongest in the 6 years I have been involved, and in particular everyone was impressed and commented on the coordination and support your team offered. Thanks again and we will be back next year with a group doubl....."
OCH ZIFF
Corporate Event"The conference was a complete success! The inspiring location and fabulous scenery coupled with great food and a teambuilding activity that allowed us to enjoy all that Courmayeur has to offer created a memorable and motivational experience for the whole team. A very big thank you to the Haute ....."
HSBC
Corporate Event"The conference was a complete success! The inspiring location and fabulous scenery coupled with great food and a teambuilding activity that allowed us to enjoy all that Courmayeur has to offer created a memorable and motivational experience for the whole team. A very big thank you to the Haute ....."
HSBC
Corporate Event"The Conference was a tremendous success! Everybody loved the location and said the GPS treasure hunt was the best team building activity of the year. We will definitely use this activity and your team again. "
GIVAUDAN
Corporate Event"The Conference was a tremendous success! Everybody loved the location and said the GPS treasure hunt was the best team building activity of the year. We will definitely use this activity and your team again. "
GIVAUDAN
Corporate Event"The CRO Gala Dinner was a great success. Your venue selection was perfect. We will see you next July!"
ZURICH FINANCIAL
Team Building"The CRO Gala Dinner was a great success. Your venue selection was perfect. We will see you next July!"
ZURICH FINANCIAL
Team Building"Thank you very much for organising the team building event for the Appellate Body Secretariat, it was very enjoyable and really interesting. A few other divisions have shown some interest so, I hope you don't mind, I have forwarded your details."
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Team Building"Thank you very much for organising the team building event for the Appellate Body Secretariat, it was very enjoyable and really interesting. A few other divisions have shown some interest so, I hope you don't mind, I have forwarded your details."
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Team Building"The villa was amazing. Club tables, restaurants and Formentera trip all top notch. We will bring clients back for closing parties!"
BGC
GPS Gaming"The villa was amazing. Club tables, restaurants and Formentera trip all top notch. We will bring clients back for closing parties!"
BGC
GPS Gaming"The snow-shoeing night was brilliant! We have done many activities before but this one really stands out. We will return to Chamonix"
TOYOTA
GPS Gaming"The snow-shoeing night was brilliant! We have done many activities before but this one really stands out. We will return to Chamonix"
TOYOTA
GPS Gaming"Hi Gents Just a quick thank you for all your hard work this weekend to you guys and your team/all involved. Feedback has been great and everyone had a fab time, please pass on our thanks to all. Sarah "
TRADITION
Corporate Event"Hi Gents Just a quick thank you for all your hard work this weekend to you guys and your team/all involved. Feedback has been great and everyone had a fab time, please pass on our thanks to all. Sarah "
TRADITION
Corporate Event"Many thanks for the last two days, they were outstanding for all the team: Superb activities, well scheduled, the hotel was well equipped and Haute Pursuit are a top team of highly professional event managers and very caring for us. See you soon for our next event."
DANONE WATERS
Corporate Event"Many thanks for the last two days, they were outstanding for all the team: Superb activities, well scheduled, the hotel was well equipped and Haute Pursuit are a top team of highly professional event managers and very caring for us. See you soon for our next event."
DANONE WATERS
Corporate Event"Thank you so much for the EMEA game. The end of year conference was a huge success as a result. Perfect that you managed to arrange a rope for knots! "
PROCTOR AND GAMBLE
Team Building"Thank you so much for the EMEA game. The end of year conference was a huge success as a result. Perfect that you managed to arrange a rope for knots! "
PROCTOR AND GAMBLE
Team Building"I cannot recommend Haute Pursuit highly enough. From the initial call to the last airport transfer we felt completely looked after. They took on everything a tricky advertising production with a luxury car brand had to throw at them. Shooting in three border countries, no problem! Casting local....."
IVORY PRODUCTION COMPANY - LEXUS CARS
Destination Management"I cannot recommend Haute Pursuit highly enough. From the initial call to the last airport transfer we felt completely looked after. They took on everything a tricky advertising production with a luxury car brand had to throw at them. Shooting in three border countries, no problem! Casting local....."
IVORY PRODUCTION COMPANY - LEXUS CARS
Destination Management"The trip perfectly combined every element that an incentive trip should have: adventure, luxury, relaxation and culture, not once was I bored and the organisation was impeccable. On all the events I've operated in my career, this was by far and away the most happy I have ever been with the serv....."
KELLOGGS
Destination Management"The trip perfectly combined every element that an incentive trip should have: adventure, luxury, relaxation and culture, not once was I bored and the organisation was impeccable. On all the events I've operated in my career, this was by far and away the most happy I have ever been with the serv....."
KELLOGGS
Destination Management"On behalf of all the CHX staff… I would like to say a big thank you to you and all of your team from Haute Pursuit who worked on this event. You did such an excellent job and produced great results – the team are buzzing and had an amazing time. Our CEO has asked me pass on his thanks , and ....."
PLATINUM PROPERTY PARTNERS
Corporate Event"On behalf of all the CHX staff… I would like to say a big thank you to you and all of your team from Haute Pursuit who worked on this event. You did such an excellent job and produced great results – the team are buzzing and had an amazing time. Our CEO has asked me pass on his thanks , and ....."
PLATINUM PROPERTY PARTNERS
Corporate Event"The trip perfectly combined every element that an incentive trip should have: adventure, luxury, relaxation and culture. On all the events I've operated in my career, this was by far and away the most happy I have ever been with the service I've received as a client."
UNILEVER
Corporate Event"The trip perfectly combined every element that an incentive trip should have: adventure, luxury, relaxation and culture. On all the events I've operated in my career, this was by far and away the most happy I have ever been with the service I've received as a client."
UNILEVER
Corporate Event"The conference was delivered without fault. Your diligence and hard work are to be applauded. We will definitely recommend your services internally. "
VODAFONE
Corporate Event"The conference was delivered without fault. Your diligence and hard work are to be applauded. We will definitely recommend your services internally. "
VODAFONE
Corporate Event"We had a GPS treasure hunt in the city of Geneva with a group of 30 delegates from across the world. They had to find their own way from the hotel, close to the airport, to the city using the tablets. They could use any means of transportation they wanted and had 2 hours in total before they ha....."
GIVAUDAN
Team Building"We had a GPS treasure hunt in the city of Geneva with a group of 30 delegates from across the world. They had to find their own way from the hotel, close to the airport, to the city using the tablets. They could use any means of transportation they wanted and had 2 hours in total before they ha....."
GIVAUDAN
Team Building"Superb snow. Superb choice of restaurants and hotel. Superb service. Done. "
GOLDMAN SACHS
Destination Management