Meet the VIP SKI team

Jess started out as a chalet host back in 2010, and has stuck with us. She ensures everything to do with our holiday bookings are processed with absolute precision (whilst keeping our Sales Director on his toes). Outside work she is a keen gardener and loves cooking with her home grown produce.

Alistair returns for his fourth winter with VIP SKI to lead the team in Les Arcs. Having previously managed Les Gets and Val d’Isère, he brings extensive experience and infectious enthusiasm to the role. A sociable, larger-than-life character, Alistair runs a marquee company in the UK during summer and thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Louise is the longest standing member of the VIP SKI sales team, having done her first stint in the office in 2002/03 her knowledge is second to none. Now her two children are a little older she's back with us full time and is on hand to ensure every part of your holiday is planned to precision.

Maxine fell in love with skiing at the tender age of thirteen then found herself in Courchevel in 2017 working as a chalet host for VIP SKI. Maxine has first-hand knowledge of delivering the VIP SKI service, and we’re confident she will select the right chalet and resort for everyone she speaks to this winter.

Holly, from Leicester, returns for her third season with VIP SKI to lead the team at the brand-new Graciosa in La Plagne. After hosting in Avoriaz and spending summers in Morzine, she’s delighted to continue her Alpine journey. With a French degree and a passion for mountain life, Holly brings energy and experience to the role.

The only boy in our sales team, Cam more than holds his own. After several seasons in his beloved Val d’Isère, he now splits his winters between London and the Alps. With a background in Accounts and a passion for skiing, he’s a natural at helping guests find their perfect holiday.

Tiff has extensive hospitality experience, from washing up at 14 to GM roles in London, Belfast, and Glasgow. She also worked for five years with Jeremy Clarkson. As Bar and Logistics Manager, she brings energy, organisation, and expertise to every part of the resort experience.

Henry returns to Val d’Isère this winter tasked with capturing stills and video content from every angle in each of our resorts. Whether it’s behind the scenes in the chalets, on the slopes, or with our colleagues, guests, and suppliers - he brings the magic of the mountains, our team, and guest experiences vividly to life.

Kristin, from South Africa, returns to VIP SKI as Operations Manager, bringing her problem-solving expertise and creative flair to the role. With years of experience across the company, she ensures smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences, combining her rugby-loving spirit with a passion for the Alps she now calls home.

With a degree in landscape architecture and two ski seasons under her belt, Hannah brings creativity and organisational flair to chalet management. She’s worked across Les Arcs and Alpe d’huez, and has even spent a festive season as a Christmas elf—proving she knows how to deliver magic, on and off the slopes.

We started off in Andy’s parents’ living room in 1989. Andy is leader, motivator and driving force behind VIP SKI. He has a creative side, much of our programme including Aspen House in Val d’Isère, Bear Lodge in Les Arcs and the Avoriaz chalets started off inside his head. He then leads the team to bring the buildings to life by sprinkling our ubiquitous service onto the bricks and mortar.

Dividing her time between Val d'Isere, Chamonix and Surrey, Pip's responsibilities are unending. Running all aspects of the overseas operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly Pip is unendingly calm and ensures our season runs like clockwork.

Megan is dedicated to keeping our data flawless and ensuring smooth system integration. With a keen eye for process improvements, she's always on the lookout for ways to optimize our workflows. Plus, she's gearing up for an exciting challenge - learning to ski this winter!

Clare ensures that every transfer, from airport to resort, is smooth and stress-free. Having first arrived in France for a ski season in 1997, she never left. Her expertise and cool-headed problem-solving mean guests can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey to the mountains. 

Nici is a sales-savvy strategist focused on boosting conversions and retention. She excels at using audience insights to shape strong brand propositions and targeted communication plans that drive results. When she’s not strategising, she’s tackling dog agility courses with her spaniel, Floyd! 

Laura works tirelessly to create menus for our winter programme, sourcing the best suppliers and ensuring all employees are delivering the best food offering possible.

Darren Page is our expert Maintenance Technician, ensuring all VIP SKI properties are in top condition. Now in his third year with us, Darren swapped a teaching career for the slopes and enjoys the variety and problem-solving challenges his role brings.

Ella has worked through the ranks starting out as a chalet host and now HR Manager. Her passions are snowboarding and coastal running. Ella is UK based but visits France regularly. See’s the welfare of all the staff as paramount and ensures everyone is treated as an individual.

Ben has five winter seasons’ experience and a passion for backcountry skiing. His international yachting background brings leadership, adaptability, and logistical skill, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences across VIP SKI’s mountain resorts.

Trained at a renowned culinary school just outside Geneva, Jake spent three years honing his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants across Scandinavia before joining VIP SKI. Now in his second season, having worked previously in Méribel, he brings discipline, creativity and a calm, exacting style to the Bear Lodge kitchen.

Charlie joined VIP SKI in Val d’Isère in 2018 and has since worked his way through almost every role in resort - host, resort assistant, resort manager, and area finance manager - making him one of our true all-rounders. Originally from the Lake District but raised in France, he brings a rare blend of experience, insight, and mountain know-how to the team.

After two years travelling across Australia and New Zealand, Alby returns for her second VIP SKI season, previously hosting in Avoriaz. Known for her adaptability and energy, she’s ready to juggle multiple tasks while creating seamless, memorable guest experiences.

We’re thrilled to have Millie back in the team after she previously left us to work in the Canadian mountains. Millie also spent two seasons working as a chalet host so she knows exactly what you can expect from a catered chalet holiday.

Mike's role is crucial to oversee and enhance our property management operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and client satisfaction, plus compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies. His role, of course, includes regular espresso and Ricard updates with our many landlords and property partners.

A whiz with words, and with a love of all things digital, especially social media, Kate is our Copywriter & Content Creator. With over 20 years’ experience within the snowsports and winter tourism industry we feel extremely lucky to have her on the team.

Tara has a decade of hospitality experience, from restaurants and bars to festivals, and even recruitment. A passionate skier since 16, she brings energy, attention to detail, and a love of creating memorable guest experiences. This is her first season with VIP SKI, and she’s excited to bring her expertise to the mountains.

Lucy manages recruitment, builds teams, and supports staff welfare, with her previous childcare expertise she helps keep our workforce happy and winters running smoothly. Lucy's mission; to ensure all our little guests are well looked after and that kids and parents alike have the best holiday possible.

Matt is a first-season chalet manager with eight years’ nightclub experience across the UK and a love of travel, including a three-month European van tour. Adventurous and resourceful, he’s ready to handle whatever the mountains throw his way.

Tony reached a milestone anniversary last year… 30 years with VIP SKI. Much of where we are is due to his 24/7 dedication and fastidious control of the cash till. To switch off from work, he loves cycling, motorbikes and skiing with his family.

Our Sales Director, Gareth, came to VIP SKI via many other ski Tour Operators including Crystal, Simply Ski, Bladon Lines and Inghams in a number of roles both overseas and in the UK way too long to feature. Gareth resides in the sales office at our SW London base and requires regular cups of tea to keep him going!

Now in her fourth ski season and third with VIP SKI in Val d’Isère, Meg returns as Assistant Resort Manager. With experience at Soho Farmhouse and two summers recruiting VIP’s exceptional teams, she knows what it takes to deliver five-star chalet experiences. Meg’s passion for people and mountain life makes her an invaluable part of the Val d’Isère team. 

We’re thrilled to welcome Rachael back to the VIP SKI family. In her role as HR Manager, Rachael selects candidates for interview, builds strong teams, and manages the administrative detail that keeps us running smoothly. During the winter she provides welfare support to our full-time and seasonal staff, helping ensure a happy and fulfilled workforce.  

Now in his fourth season with VIP SKI, James has cooked in celebrated kitchens across London, Cornwall and Hampshire. With a passion for refined but comforting food (and an unapologetic love of fish-finger sandwiches), he leads our culinary programme with a focus on quality, consistency and warm, unfussy hospitality.

Charlie began his career in the quarry and mining industry, progressing to plant operator and team leader before discovering his passion for hospitality. After five consecutive winter seasons across La Rosière, La Plagne, and Les Gets, he’s excited to return to the Alps with VIP SKI. This season, Charlie leads our La Plagne chalets with enthusiasm and experience.

Seb is responsible for ordering and supplying our chalets in Val d'Isere with almost everything they need from wine to kitchenware and toiletries to lightbulbs. He joined VIP SKI in 2015 and now enjoys the job when preparation and planning pay dividends and facilitate a smooth and simple winter season.

Hannah oversees cash flow and resort finances in La Plagne, making sure every chalet is fully stocked while building strong links with partners and suppliers. Now in her second year with VIP SKI, she previously worked as a translator in Italy after studying French and Italian, and she’s always happy to round off a ski day with an Aperol Spritz!

A biological sciences graduate with ambitions to become a doctor, Archie is now in his second ski season. He’s worked in Avoriaz previously and is eager to help run a brand-new building, bringing curiosity, precision, and a can-do attitude to every guest experience.

Ash is a seasoned chef with 16 years’ experience and nine VIP SKI seasons across Val d’Isère, Les Gets, Morzine, and Méribel. Known for his skill and creativity in the kitchen, he delivers memorable culinary experiences, whether in the mountains or back home in North Yorkshire.

With eight years of kitchen experience and now in his second season with VIP SKI, Jack brings passion and precision to Bear Lodge. He’s at home in the mountains through winter and on the golf course come summer. A fan of good food, good company and the occasional génépi, he leads the Bear Lodge kitchen with relaxed confidence.

Colin is our 2.5-year-old corgi and the undisputed Head of Team Morale. Based in Accounts, he specialises in lifting spirits, greeting everyone who walks through the door, and reminding the team when it’s time for a snack break. Powered by cheese and a love of snowballs, Colin brings energy, charm, and daily smiles to the overseas team.

Lexxi brings two seasons in Portes du Soleil and a love of mountain life cultivated while travelling Europe in a van. A mountain bike photographer turned head host, she combines adventure, style, and organisational skill to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Liam joins logistics after four years in scaffolding and three in lifeguarding. Now in his second VIP SKI season, having worked in Avoriaz last winter, he brings practical skills, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to keeping operations running smoothly.

Molly has a forensic science degree and eight years in restaurants, bars, and events management. Now leading housekeeping, she combines meticulous attention to detail with a first-time skier’s enthusiasm. Her goal this season? Tackling the Aiguille Rouge while keeping every chalet perfectly prepared.

Gaby has eight years’ project management experience around the world, from Melbourne to Denver. A motorsport enthusiast and proud owner of a turbo Ford RS, she combines organisation, efficiency, and a love of adventure to deliver seamless resort management.

Returning to VIP SKI this winter, Hannah oversees cash flow and resort finances in Les Arcs. Having lived in the French Alps since 2014, she’s worked her way up from Chalet Host to Resort Manager. She loves the mountains most in summer, when the trails open up, and she can head out exploring with her corgi, Colin.

Georgie brings seven years of childcare experience, including work at an international boarding school in Switzerland. A qualified police officer and former detective with child protection expertise, she offers exceptional care and reassurance to families. Passionate about skiing and mountain life, she’s excited to spend the season in La Plagne and continue improving her French.

Hailing from North Yorkshire, George has two years’ experience in Canadian chalet guest services and runs an event company with his dad, DJing back-to-back. He combines hospitality expertise with creativity, ensuring guests have both smooth service and memorable moments.

Izzy has been passionate about skiing since she was nine and is excited to join VIP SKI for her first season in the Alps. With nine years’ experience working in nurseries and primary schools, including supporting SEN children, she brings warmth, creativity, and energy to Bear Lodge. When she’s not on the slopes, Izzy enjoys climbing and getting crafty.