Stéphane Griveau

Position: Sales & Marketing - Europe

Years with Explorer Ventures: Since 2019
Living place: Nantes, France.
Business/Experience/Education backgrounds: BTEC HND in Tourism. He worked 21 years as Product Manager in wholesale dive travel in France and Switzerland, and then 5 years as Sales & Marketing Manager for a luxury liveaboard in Indonesia. He also taught Sales & Travel Production in a professional school.
Years Diving (or a bit of his passion for the ocean): Addicted diver since 1993.”I’ve been lucky enough to explore and dive many places all around the world. The richness and stillness of the underwater world is a constant wonderment. We absolutely need to preserve it for the next generations.”
Favorite place to travel/dive: “No matter where I am, there is always a place, an encounter, a dive spot which get under my skin. But my Top 3 includes French Polynesia, Galapagos and Indonesia. These places are real wonderlands!”
Favorite pastime/hobby: “Apart from enjoying the sea, I love cooking (always looking for good products – including good wines – and new recipes), trekking, biking, kayaking and… sharing moments with friends!”
Something unique or little known about him: “I love wearing kilts… Probably because of my Celtic roots.”
Favorite quote: “Smile to the world and the world smiles back at you.”