PROFILE
Expert in both yacht- and shipbuilding with a strong drive for innovation and sustainability, combining it with a positive mindset and excellent commercial approach. Passion for projects
CHARACTERISTICS
– Communicative
– Thinks in solutions
– Optimist by heart- Excellent in English and German
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EDUCATION
1987 – 1993 Maritime Technology, Delft University of Technology
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2005 – present: Integratorship
Interim project management and organizational advice in ship and yacht building.
2006 – 2020: CEO Icon Yachts, Harlingen
As CEO responsible for setting up a completely new yard, including its own personnel and material organization and cooperation with various partners. Construction of Superyachts according to an innovative construction process. Set up to the broadening to refit and conversion projects. Created and implemented excellent refit management structures. Extensive knowledge in the field of costing, planning and realization of complex projects.
2005 – 2006: Briese Netherlands, Lilama Lisemco, Vietnam
Naval architectural and shipbuilding advice and production training in Vietnam.
2004 – 2005: Maritime Authority Surinam
Development of maintenance plan for the fleet.
2004-2005: Surinam River Cruises nv
Shipbuilding advice and engineering work.
2000 – 2004: Production Manager Feadship-De Vries Scheepsbouw, Aalsmeer
Responsible for the production of very luxurious motor yachts from 35 to 70 meters. Coordination of all production departments in terms of progress, demarcation and budget.
Reorganization of the production and office management, including new planning and time accounting system and establishment of a purchasing department.
1998 – 2000: Project Manager Pattje Saimax Volharding Shipyards
Development of new production methods for cargo ships and responsible for design, purchase, set up of relationship with and control of Romanian hull construction site Daewoo, Mangalia, contracts with co-makers, installation and delivery.
1994 – 1998: Project Manager Pattje Shipyards
Various shipbuilding projects. Responsible for engineering up to and including delivery.
1993 – 1994: Royal Navy, LTZ3, Maintenance Engineer
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
2012 – 2021 Board member Harlingen Seaport Business Association (HSBA), employers’
association for port-related companies in Harlingen.
2014 – 2021 Rotary Franeker, chairman Vocational Avenue, Global Grant
2010 – 2020 Chairman Franeker Watersport Association
2003 – 2007 Board member Oud Froude, S.G. William Froude, TU Delft
1991 – 1992 Chairman Lustrum Commission, Proteus-Eretes, rowing club
1987 – 1991 Chairman Delft Waterbike Technology, design and construction of innovative Human powered boats.
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HOBBIES
Sea sailing, ice skating, tennis, yacht renovation, home renovation, sustainability.