Being the husband to a sailor's daughter, Alexander is not a stranger to the sailing-world. Alexander crewed multiple times in the Asso99 in both Gorla and Centomiglia regatta's on Lake Garda, Italy. Besides, after having worked in the real estate business for almost three decades, Alexander has acquired social and managerial skills, that he now uses and applies to the daily operations for the Contender Sailcloth group. Alexander is motivated to bring Contender Sailcloth into the next decade by 'Going the extra mile!'