Our Growing International Team
In bringing PEGASUS to life, a world-class team of professionals continues to assemble to guide and deliver every detail of the ship’s development, sales, construction, and operation. This includes luxury cruise line executives; 5-star hotel, restaurant, and spa management; naval architects; wind, solar, and hydrogen engineers; architectural and interior designers; multimillion-dollar property real estate agents, yacht brokers, jet brokers, and other high-value asset sales agents; renowned expedition leaders specialized in bespoke excursions; recognized health and wellness experts; top naval and personal security experts; and many more.
RUDOLF JÄGER
Founder / President / Chief Experience Officer
Rudolf Jäger is the visionary behind PEGASUS. The ship and the lifestyle it offers are borne out of Rudolf’s four decades of experience as a 5-star hotel executive, tropical resort owner, world traveler, scuba diver, nature-and-adventure enthusiast, designer-inventor-engineer, epicure, and trained chef and sommelier. Throughout his life, both on the job and off, Rudolf has been passionate about creating authentic experiences and “magical moments” and sharing them with others.
From Switzerland, Rudolf has lived and worked in many diverse locales around the globe, including in his roles at the Drake Swissotel, New York City; the Penta Hotel and the Hilton International, Geneva; the Hotel Commodoro, Lugano; the Eurotel, Montreux; the Lai-Lai Sheraton Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan; the King Edward Hotel, Toronto; and the White Sand Beach Resort in Fakarava, Tahiti. Additionally, he owned a successful business importing Swiss Alp water into the U.S., where he doubled sales year after year. He speaks English, German, French, and Italian.
Rudolf holds a Bachelor’s in Business from Lemania Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a Master’s in Hotel, Restaurant, and Business Management from EHL Hospitality Business School. Over his career, Rudolf has gained expertise in hospitality leadership; hotel management; hospitality law; sales and marketing; hotel and restaurant design; naval design and engineering; solar, wind, and hydrogen technologies; architectural and interior design; food and beverage management; and housekeeping. He has owned and refit two private yachts.
The innovative use of renewable energy technology on this ship reflects Rudolf’s commitment to eliminating pollution and waste, and to accelerating the world’s transition to a sustainable future.
JJ ULLRICH
Chief Strategy & Operations Advisor
JJ is an inspiring leader who’s collaborated with leading companies and culturally diverse cruise lines. A veteran of 20+ years in Cruise Line and Hospitality, and part of the Executive Committee for nearly 15 years, JJ has created, optimized, and scaled global projects while excelling in customer success and strategic growth.
He directed onboard programming and operations for several luxury cruise ships with Princess Cruises during expansion into China, Singapore, and Japan. JJ was also part of the team that launched the first private residential ship, The World, in 2002.
Having worked with more than 50 nationalities, explored 160 countries, and visited all 7 continents many times, JJ brings global insight and experience to help achieve future success at scale.
BROOKES NOHLGREN
VP, Marketing, Program, & Team Development
Brookes brings 20+ years in the literary arena as an award-winning ghostwriter, editor, and book producer, primarily in transformational self-help. Having worked on hundreds of titles, including national bestsellers translated into 20+ languages, she now channels her skills to further Odyssea Estates and PEGASUS.
Her contributions span program and content creation, research, writing, editing, branding, marketing, sales, relationship and team building, project management, and vendor/partner outreach. Programming areas include wellness, philanthropy, lifelong learning, and community.
JODY JELAS
Global Director of Marketing
Jody Jelas brings 25+ years of marketing and business strategy to help sell out PEGASUS. A bestselling author and globally recognized speaker, Jody has a track record in creative marketing and business success, including building high-performing teams adept at implementing high-converting strategies for high-ticket sales.
Jody’s experience in brand building, systems, and automation—combined with online and offline strategies—equips Sales Agents and Brand Ambassadors with the tools and insights needed to sell this exclusive lifestyle.
ARIELLE FORD
Curator of Strategic Alliances and Edutainment Experiences
Arielle Ford is a pioneering voice in personal growth and contemporary spirituality, known for connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. For three decades she has curated experiences and alliances that inspire, entertain, and elevate. As former “publicist to the stars,” she helped bring the wisdom of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Neale Donald Walsch, Don Miguel Ruiz, and Chicken Soup for the Soul to millions. She has written 12 books, including the international bestseller The Soulmate Secret.
On PEGASUS, Arielle develops programming that blends inspiration, entertainment, and transformative learning, fostering a culture of wonder, wisdom, and world-changing conversation at sea.
David Perlmutter, MD
Medical Advisor & Wellness Architect
David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM, is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 34 languages. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine—where he received the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award—Dr. Perlmutter is internationally recognized for pioneering the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and brain health. His insights have appeared in The Journal of Neurosurgery, Archives of Neurology, and on The Today Show, CNN, and other leading platforms. He has lectured at Harvard, Columbia, Scripps, the University of Arizona, and the World Bank/IMF.
As Medical Advisor and Wellness Architect for PEGASUS, Dr. Perlmutter helps shape the ship’s medical and wellness philosophy—guiding the Pegasus Medical Center and Tortuga Sanctuary Spa toward integrated, whole-person care grounded in the latest science. His leadership helps define what we provide, how we deliver it, and the safeguards that keep it exceptional—so world-class care is immediate and consistent, wherever we roam.
Greg Schwab
Luxury Hospitality Advisor
Greg Schwab brings more than 30 years of deep luxury hospitality expertise to the PEGASUS Advisory Board, shaped by a lifetime spent living and working within the world’s finest five-star hotels. His career includes senior leadership at The Leading Hotels of the World, where he managed top-tier international accounts and developed a refined understanding of ultra-luxury guest expectations. After earning an MBA with top honors, Greg went on to grow Elite International Luxury Hotel Representation into one of the most recognized and respected hotel representation firms worldwide—work he continues today.
With his unmatched global network of luxury hotel executives, travel industry leaders, and UHNW clientele, Greg provides PEGASUS with strategic insight into service culture, hospitality design, and world-class resident experiences. His advisory role supports PEGASUS in developing the elevated standards, personalized service philosophy, and globally connected lifestyle that define a modern, sustainable residential community at sea.
Sandy Schwab
Luxury Bespoke Travel Advisor
Sandy Schwab is a prominent figure in ultra-luxury travel, global lifestyle management, and bespoke experience design. As Founder & CEO of Haute Explore, she leads a private client travel firm serving UHNW individuals, family offices, and corporate leaders across more than 130 countries. Her expertise lies in crafting deeply personalized, high-touch journeys and providing privileged access to the world’s most extraordinary locations, cultures, and events. Sandy is widely respected for her discretion, creativity, and ability to elevate guest experiences far beyond traditional luxury travel.
On the PEGASUS Advisory Board, Sandy brings invaluable insight into UHNW consumer psychology, destination curation, and the design of transformative, culturally rich experiences. Her global relationships and understanding of elite traveler expectations directly support PEGASUS in shaping its immersive itineraries, resident enrichment programs, and elevated lifestyle offerings aboard the world’s first zero-emissions residential ship.
Jeannie T. Schwab, Esq.
Luxury Hospitality & Legal Advisor
Jeannie T. Schwab, Esq. is a seasoned attorney and corporate strategist with over two decades of experience advising luxury hospitality companies, international partners, and global real estate ventures. As General Counsel for Elite International Luxury Hotel Representation, she oversees complex contracts, negotiations, intellectual property, compliance, and corporate governance across worldwide operations. Her legal perspective is grounded in both precision and practicality, ensuring business growth is supported by sound, sustainable frameworks.
As a PEGASUS Advisor, Jeannie contributes her expertise in legal structure, risk management, and long-term governance—key elements for a pioneering project operating across international jurisdictions. Her guidance strengthens PEGASUS’s foundation as a secure, compliant, and well-structured residential community, helping ensure that residents, partners, and the organization benefit from clarity, stability, and operational excellence as the ship moves from concept to reality.
JOHN DIXON
Advisor, Naval Architecture & Design, ShipGlide Systems at Shipwright, LLC
Managing Director of Shipwright, LLC, a global naval architecture & design, marine engineering, and project management firm in Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. Founder and lead investigator at ShipGlide, provider of air-lubrication systems that reduce drag and deliver fuel reductions of up to 10%.
Shipwright is a global maritime technical consultancy across cruise, cargo, tug, passenger ships, and superyachts, producing efficient vessels grounded in hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, structures, arrangements, and construction.
OSCAR ANCHÉR
Advisor, Shipbroker at Simsonship AB
Third-generation shipbroker with Simsonship, one of Sweden’s oldest firms in newbuilding contracting, S&P, and chartering of cruise ships, ferries, and ro-ro vessels. Since the 1960s, Simsonship has specialized in cruise and ferry, building close relationships with major shipyards.
With 15+ years of experience, Oscar supports Odyssea Estates with selection, negotiation, and contracting with the right shipyard for the PEGASUS newbuild.
JEPPE K. MØLLER
Advisor, Environmental Systems & COVID-Prevention at Green Instruments
JP has worked with the cruise industry for 20+ years. President of Green Instruments USA, developing instruments for gas/water analysis, emission control monitoring, hazard detection, and energy optimization—helping ships operate safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally friendly way.
He also distributes the UV Disinfection Robot for the cruise industry, a self-driving, chemical-free solution that achieves hospital-grade sanitation across public spaces onboard.
ARNAUD MENS
Advisor, Country Manager USA at Bureau Veritas
With 20+ years at Bureau Veritas, Arnaud serves as Country Manager USA for Marine & Offshore. He has held roles including Manager of the Marine Operational Center Americas and Lead Auditor, advancing BV’s mission in safety, quality, and environmental protection.
As Classification Society for PEGASUS, Bureau Veritas brings nearly 200 years of expertise (founded 1828) in maritime safety and engineering—ensuring compliance, sustainability, and confidence for residents and stakeholders.
ANTHONY PAESANO
Corporate Attorney
Founding partner at Paesano Akkashian, PC, representing clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Practice areas include M&A, real estate and finance, securities transactions and arbitration, corporate structuring and compliance, general business transactions, and international law.
Represents publicly reporting/trading companies and closely held corporations pursuing IPOs, tender offerings, and reverse mergers. The firm also specializes in commercial litigation.