HAWK DNA
Hawk Yachts was founded to challenge the yacht industry status quo and create more capable yachts that provide better experiences. OUR TEAM BringS together THE FOREMOST EXPERTS FROM THEIR FIELDS.
MANAGEMENT & CONCEPT
Capt. Matthias Bosse – Executive Chairman Matthias has covered over 750,000 sea miles over the last 3 decades and is one of the worlds most experienced and knowledgeable superyacht and cruise ship captains. Matthias also has commercial and cargo experience and has operated in all regions and all weather conditions.
NICK LOCKETT – Managing Director Nick enjoyed a successful career at Saatchi & Saatchi during the 70’s and 80’s where he worked across many high-profile accounts as board director. In 1990, he launched his own company BLM. The company grew quickly and in 2007 was sold to Havas Media. Nick has been working with Matthias for 4 years and is charged with marketing and general management for Hawk.
DESIGN & BUILD
DAVID LEWIS – Naval Architect David became a design engineer/naval architect at Southampton Yacht Services for 5 years before joining Laurent Giles, becoming a Director in 2007 and MD in 2009. He has been responsible for all the major Superyacht projects undertaken by the company since then.
MICHAEL VON DER HEIDE – Technical Advisor Michael’s credentials in the management of new builds are second to none. His role is to ensure maximum efficiency at minimum cost and is therefore critical for all stages of the build. Through the top shipyards of Blohm+Voss and Lürssen, Michael has managed the builds of some superyacht household names such as Dilbar, Ice and Capri.
DESIGN & BUILD
Tom Holger Grucza Tom qualified as a Certified Coating Inspector before studying Industrial Business Management and Boat Building. As CEO of G.Con, Tom has been responsible for finish and refit on many superyachts including Eclipse 163m, Al Mirqab 133m, Lady Moura 103m, Palladium 96m, Mayan Queen 94m, Nahlin 91m, Ecstasea 86m and Gracefull 82m.
Sigfried helm Sigfried studied as a Master Craftsman and then Mechanical Engineer at the University of Applied Science. In 1993 he joined LĂźrssen as Production Engineer and rose to become Head of Production. Since 2016 he has been a Senior Consultant at G.Con and Project Manager on several superyacht projects including Plan P, Follow Me V and Lady Moura.
OPERATIONS & SALES
David FLETCHER – Polar Expert, Expedition Leader David Fletcher is a true explorer, and has travelled extensively throughout the Polar Regions for nearly 40 years. He has spent 15 years as a Base Commander and Field Operations Manager for the British Antarctic survey, where he was awarded the Fuchs medal, and is a fellow of Royal Geographic Society, where he was awarded the prestigious Polar Medal.
ANTJE BOSSE – Operations Director Antje has 23 years of experience in the cruise and luxury cruise industry. She believes that her job was to provide unique experiences for her guests that they would remember for the rest of their lives. She became a Shore Excursion Manager and then an operational Cruise Director on S/Y ‘Sea Cloud’, the ‘Europa’ and the ‘Hanseatic’, all 5-star cruise ships.
OPERATIONS & SALES
SONJA ALTMANN – Product Development & Cruise Operations Sonja has 15 years of experience in the luxury industry and has travelled around the world on luxury cruise ships. Sonja was part of launching two new cruise lines: Viking Cruise lines in 2015 and Scenic Cruises in 2018 with the first discovery yacht in the world. Her ability to organize and coordinate make her a valuable asset in the cruise and yachting industry. Alexander Thurein – Consultant & Cruise Director Alexander has more than 20 years’ experience in the Cruise Industry. He started as an airplane pilot in the executive segment, performing as a pilot as well as Cruise Director on board several cruise ships. From 2008-2015 he has been on board MS Europa and since 2016 on board Scenic river cruise vessels in Europe as a Cruise Director.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
JONATHAN TURNER – Finance Director Jonathan is a Partner at Private equity and M&A investment boutique Bowline Capital Partners BV. At Bowline Jonathan advises companies on their growth and business development strategies. Jonathan has significant global consulting, commercial, leadership and turnaround experience. Jonathan has an Executive MBA from the Cass Business School, London.
CASPAR ANDRI LARGIADÉR – Finance Director Andri brings over 20 years of shipping experience as a naval architect and shipping finance expert to the project. He has held various management positions for companies such as Blohm+Voss and Columbia Ship Management and formerly headed the ship finance division at Hannover Leasing. Andri holds Masters degrees in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering and Ocean Systems Management from the MIT in Boston.
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