The Team

Paul Cowling - President

I’d like to thank the community for providing the opportunity to represent Zone D as their President. I look forward to doing my very best for all the owners in continuing to serve on the board and helping, wherever possible, to ensure our community continues to flourish. There are always lots of things to do, we have a great team and we will continue to look after our complex as best we can.

Linda and I bought our property in 2015 so are still relative newcomers to Lanzarote but we love it. We are both now retired, In 2020 I managed to leave full time employment after 35+ years in the electricity generation business, most recently in offshore wind. It’s now part of ‘the plan’ to spend more time as well as extended periods in Lanzarote as we try and understand retirement!

Barbara Hale, Board Member

We have been visiting Costa Teguise for over 20 years, initially staying in the HPB properties in Playa Bastian. During that time we have developed a strong affection for the people and culture of Lanzarote.

After completing a Law degree my career was spent in the manufacturing industry as a Sales and Marketing Director for several major European packaging companies and latterly as the UK General Manager for a German group. This enabled me to develop additional skills in areas such as Finance, NPD and Logistics.

Both of us enjoy travel, reading, food and wine whilst I also have a great love of antiques and interior design. Over time we have extended our holidays in the island and were delighted when the opportunity arose nearly 3 years ago to purchase a villa in Playa Bastian where we now spend 6 months of the year.

I look forward to working with the rest of the team, helping to build on a great base to overcome future challenges and develop a secure long term future for the site.

Fiona Hickman, Board Member

I have been an owner on Playa Bastian for 5 years. I am an independent Business Analyst in the Banking and Wealth Management industry in the UK. I have been running my own business for approximately 7 years and have worked for a few large financial institutions in the South West. My role involves collating business requirements for IT systems, processes and products, user acceptance testing and supporting implementations. During my career I have also worked in Project Management and completed my PRINCE2 Practitioner training and certification.

My hobbies include spinning, running, gym, skiing and I am a keen traveller and holiday in my villa in Lanzarote with my friends and family, on a regular basis throughout the year.

I am very interested in the role on the Board, to provide support and improve the community in Playa Bastian.

Yolanda Egusquiza Arjona, Administrator

Yolanda joined the team in 2009 as our Bookkeeper. Yolanda is a highly qualified professional and from March 2023 became the Administrator for Zone D, taking over the role from Brian Purdue.

Yoli, as she is known can be found in the office above reception and will now play a major role in the day to day running of the Community. She will still happily receive community fees and water payments from owners and will help those wanting to pay by the much preferred direct debit.

Maribel Morales Machin, Reception

Maribel was born in Lanzarote, although her whole family comes from the small Island of La Graciosa. She lives in Costa Teguise and is in Reception to help you with whatever you may need

Miguel Curbelo Betancort - Maintenance Supervisor

Miguel is a very familiar face to many Zone D community members. Having worked with us for a considerable number of years, his hard work and expertise in keeping our garden area's tidy, well stocked and in good order is very much appreciated. Miguel and his team also carry out most of the maintenance work around the site.

Javier Gonzalez Pulido - Maintenance Team.

Javier, works with Miguel in maintaining our pool's and garden area's. Javier is another long serving member of the Zone D Team and again eager to help or advise us.

Tadeo Garcia Machin - Maintenance Team

Todao is the youngest member of the Team He has a background in the Building trade as a bricklayer, which made him the ideal candidate for the team, as when not gardening carries out all of the maintenance with Miguel including all replacement plumbing and pipework.

Playa Bastian Community
Zone D

On this page you will find information about the newly elected Committee members, Administrative staff, and Maintenance staff, who keep The Playa Bastian Zone D Community running

Committee Members and Administrative Staff 2024