Tim Kershaw, whose background spans time aboard superyachts and selling them, is the new director of sales for Delta Marine. He’ll be the first point of contact for brokers, captains, and potential clients stateside and internationally. A New Zealand native, Kershaw entered the yachting industry in 2012 as a deckhand. Following that, he pursued a…
A former Procter & Gamble executive has replaced Alberto Galassi as the executive director and CEO of the Ferretti Group. Stassi Anastassov received the majority vote yesterday in an ongoing shareholder dispute, replacing Alberto Galassi, in place since 2014. During the same vote at the Ferretti Group’s annual meeting, Tan Ning was named chairman of…
A veteran of the superyacht industry is supporting Turquoise Yachts sales and after-sales efforts in the United States. Thom Conboy (pictured, center) is further representing the Turkish shipyard across North and South America. Conboy’s career in the yachting business crosses continents and decades—specifically, four decades and Europe, North America, and South America. Through it all,…
For the first time, Baltic Yachts has appointed a U.S.-based representative, to strengthen its reach among performance-oriented sailing-superyacht enthusiasts. Gordon Kay (pictured, at left, with executive vice president Henry Hawkins) is the new vice president for sales for the country, the rest of North America, and South America. “The Americas are an important and growing…
Daniel Joseph O’Keeffe, better known as Don O’Keeffe, who personally designed more than 100 boats and yachts, has died. A naval architect for Burger Boat Company for about three decades, he was 90 years old. A native of Schull in West Cork, Ireland and born on June 15, 1935, O’Keeffe was one of nine children….
We often associate celebrations in yachting with happy occasions. The launch of a new yacht, for instance, is one of the most popular. The death of shipyard founders, superyacht owners, and other influential figures by contrast can be heartbreaking. The year 2025 was particularly difficult, with more than a dozen significant losses. However, these superyacht…
A well-known figure in yachting has joined GX Superyachts. Maurizio Magri is the new chief commercial officer plus a board member, focusing on customer care. “Young yacht brands often struggle to make their voices heard above other, more established names,” notes Vladimir Zinchenko, the builder’s founder (below left). Notably, he says, the team hasn’t experienced…
A familiar face is back at the helm of the Turkish shipyard Numarine. Patrik von Sydow has taken over as chief executive officer at what he calls “a pivotal moment.” Von Sydow may be best known for most recently being CEO of Turquoise Yachts. He spent the past six years there, in fact, where several…
Two years ago, Marine Group Boat Works established a superyacht agency, Marine Group Global Services. The division, offering owners and crew other assistance as well, has grown alongside the number of large yachts visiting San Diego. As a result, two key promotions have occurred. Firstly, Leah Yam Jones is now vice president of Marine Group…
Following a restructuring and refinancing, the longtime CEO of Sunseeker has departed. Replacing Andrea Frabetti (above) is Scott Millar, on an interim basis. According to statements, Millar’s tenure is effective on December 8. He’s the senior managing director and head of corporate restructuring advisory for Teneo Financial. The company is a global CEO advisory firm…
