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From his resume, Michele Gavino might seem like an unlikely candidate to run a shipyard. After attaining his degree in aeronautical engineering, Gavino held successive positions as plant manager at the beer brewer Birra Peroni, quality manager at helicopter manufacturer AugustaWestland, and general manager of the Societa Europea Autocaravan. Most recently, he was chief operationsContinue Reading
Award-winning interior and exterior designer Pascale Reymond is the managing director of Reymond Langton Design, a company she formed with Andrew Langton in 2001. Reymond’s creative background includes a master’s degree in art history from La Sorbonne, Paris before moving to London to study interior dDesign. Her attention to detail is key to her success,Continue Reading
Globally famous now for designing Azzam, the world’s longest superyacht, Mario Pedol is a veteran of the industry. He has seen it grow from every angle, experiencing every aspect in his long and highly accomplished career. Now running Nauta Yachts, working and living in Milan, Italy, he has won the respect he justifiably deserves. HereContinue Reading
A design competition hosted by Riva in 1984 changed Mauro Micheli’s life forever. Micheli (above left) had a strong design background, having attended art school in his teen years and then the prestigious arts-oriented Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. But yacht design wasn’t a career consideration until he won the Riva contest, joining its technicalContinue Reading
Closing in on its 100th anniversary, Hakvoort Shipyard remains a family affair. Based in Monnickendam, a traditional Dutch seafaring town, the yard is currently operated by the fourth generation of Hakvoorts. Hakvoort’s director, Klaas Hakvoort, carefully observed as his father, Albert, steered the company into bigger megayacht territory. Klaas himself has overseen a physical expansionContinue Reading
When Oyster Yachts entered the megayacht market in 2010, the yachting industry was suffering the effects of the global economic crisis. That didn’t dissuade the UK builder from expanding its superyacht sailing offerings, which now include the Oyster 825, Oyster 885, Oyster 100, and Oyster 125. With the upcoming Oyster 118, the builder continues toContinue Reading