YUBA TEAM
Who we are
Benjamin Sarrazin
FounderBen started Yuba Bicycles out of a shipping container in Northern California putting together steel-frame, long-tail blue Yuba Mundos. Fourteen years later, supported by a whip-smart, passionate team in the U.S. and Europe, his aspirations are still the same: To better the planet by promoting the bicycle as an efficient transportation tool.
Harald
European DirectorA Champion canoeist and an experienced cyclist, he worked for many years in the water sports industry. He’s now in charge of the commercial and organizational development for Yuba Europe, and goes out of his way to promote the growth of bike use everywhere as an efficient mode of transportation.
Franck
Operations & Customer ServiceUnderstated strength ! Franck is an expert in the bike industry thanks to his extensive experience (more than 20 years!) at Scott. Technical request ? Franck is our guy. He’s the one who coordinates and makes deliveries happen, making sure every client is satisfied. An accomplished cyclist with an adventurous mindset, Franck rides his Yuba (almost) everyday to the office – man and machine in perfect harmony!
Maël
Customer service and logisticsMaël takes special care of all your orders! With the help of his music, service is always with a smile! You’ll also get the chance to meet him during cargo events all around France. Outdoor lover, Maël uses his free time to ride bikes, tour in the mountains and educate people – a certified mountain guide.
Claire-Emilie
AccountingAfter a few years spent at Quicksilver in south-west France, Claire-Emily joined Yuba’s Team here in the mountains. Addicted to sports and nature, biking and traveling with her kids, she channels all her professional experience and expertise for Yuba Europe.
Céline
Sales AdministrationCéline spent many years with Patagonia and the outdoor industry – her main mission being customer satisfaction. Experience, industry knowledge and environmental awareness influence her dedication to our European customers. Close to nature and her children, she enjoys spending time on her Kombi E5 in our great mountains.
Duncan
Industrial designerIndustrial Designer, passionate about bikes, Duncan left Scotland few years ago to join Mavic. Today, Yuba benefits from his creativity and new ideas, focussing on quality, security, practicality and low environmental impact for new products. Duncan dedicated himself to 100% ride commute for a while now!
Mathilde
Marketing CoordinatorMathilde is our energy ball. She knows how to cheer the team up and make sure everything goes smoothly in marketing. Thanks to a CSR experience and some time working for Mavic, she joined Yuba to make change happen in our cargo bike environment. In love with travel and outdoor adventures, she proudly flies Yuba’s flag. You might see her along trail paths, riding or swimming near Lake Annecy.
Hugo
Engineer & DesignAfter studying industrial design, Hugo decided to dive into sustainable and innovative project conception. Becoming a Yuba member means rethinking and developing a brand new way to commute, taking into account current affairs and problematics. Riding a bike since he was a kid, he’s excited to participate in expanding the daily use of bikes worldwide.
