Due to further clients coming from the United States plus Central and South America, Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has opened CdM Americas. What’s more, it has tapped a seasoned yachting professional to lead it. Nick Bischoff is the new CdM Area Manager Americas.
The Ancona-based Italian yacht builder opened its doors in 2010. From the start, the focus was eminently capable explorers for serious cruisers wishing to travel the world. In fact, in 2014, co-founder and CEO Vasco Buonpensiere told us, “I would say that today’s market is the real yachting market.” He continued, “It is made for the great majority of real yachtsmen for whom boating is part of their lifestyle, and not an accessory to complete their luxury setup.” In fact, one of its first deliveries, the Darin 86 Percheron, logged 15,000 nautical miles in one year.
Clientele on this side of the Atlantic soon began taking notice. Currently, upwards of a dozen deliveries have sold to or gone into the hands of North, Central, and South American owners. Besides hulls in the just-mentioned Darwin 86 series, these include the upcoming Flexplorer 165 yacht, the shipyard’s flagship.
By opening the CdM Americas office, Cantiere delle Marche has its own dedicated sales representative in the region. Bischoff will continue to work with owners’ representatives and brokers, of course. It’s a familiar role for him. For instance, he spent the past seven years in a similar position for Benetti. Prior to that, he was with other builders and brokers. Among them, for instance, were Sunseeker, Allied Richard Bertram, and Tiara Yachts. “I am excited to join CdM and look forward to collaborating with the brokerage community and the CdM shipyard to deliver ultimate client experiences,” he says.
“We are extremely glad to welcome Nick in our tribute,” Buonpensiere says. “We are sure that his expertise and deep understanding of the market will further strengthen our brand across the Atlantic.”
The CdM Americas office is now the second shipyard-owned location outside of Italy. Previously, Cantiere delle Marche opened CdM Australia.
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