
Michael Von Backstrom
Position: Sales Associate QLD
email: michael@flagshipinternational.com.au
With a lifelong passion for boats and fishing, Michael brings genuine enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to the world of luxury yacht brokerage. Originally from South Africa, he moved to Australia in 2016 and now calls the Gold Coast home, where he enjoys exploring the Broadwater and regional reefs aboard his 21ft centre console fishing boat with his wife and two young children. Michael’s background in hospitality and accommodation laid the foundation for his commitment to service, while his transition into marketing and sales within the marine industry since 2018 has deepened his understanding of the maritime world. Though new to yacht brokering, he’s thrilled to be learning from a close-knit team of seasoned professionals. Michaelvalues transparency, integrity, and building honest relationships, qualities that guide his approach as he helps clients navigate their next boating adventure.