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Sunseeker International has announced it will premiere five new models during a virtual global premiere. Sunseeker will present each of the new models over the next few weeks via a Livestream on the official Sunseeker YouTube channel and Facebook page, commencing with the Manhattan 55 and Predator 55 EVO on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6 p.m. (UK BST).  During the online event, viewers will ...

Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker’s CEO recently announced the launch of Sunseeker’s Superyacht Division, a distinctive range of yachts from 101ft – 161ft. The builder said the new division allows clients to grow through the range of superyachts with greater flexibility of design and layouts, built in either composite or metal. The company says the new division, which was officially launched at the Monaco ...

Sunseeker Internationa recently announced Andrea Frabetti, the company’s current chief technical officer, will take over as the new CEO with immediate effect following the resignation of Christian Marti. Frabetti will work closely with CFO Mike McMillan and COO Michael Straughan to form a new strategic committee that will focus on further developing the strategic framework for the business and driving ...

Sunseeker Yachts announced this morning that its founder, Robert Braithwaite, passed away in the early hours. “Robert was not only the company’s founder, but the father of the ‘Sunseeker family’ here in Dorset, and worldwide through our dealers and clients. He will always live on as the driving force behind our success,” Sunseeker CEO Christian Marti said in a news ...

Britain’s biggest boat builder, Sunseeker International, has announced Christian Marti will join the business as CEO in November, replacing Phil Popham, who left the business at the end of September to take up a new challenge. Marti joins Sunseeker from Aston Martin Lagonda, where he held the position of chief sales officer and vice president. Having worked within the automotive ...

With marine conservation as the theme for this year’s 50th anniversary show, Sunseeker will be highlighting the topical issue with an immersive experience that will demonstrate the importance of protecting the earth’s seas and oceans for future generations. For 2018, Sunseeker will have a new stand layout in Solent Park and as part of the new design, Sunseeker will include ...

Sunseeker International has announced John Braithwaite will be retiring after 53 years of service with Britain’s biggest boat builder. Braithwaite’s retirement has been timed to coincide with his 70th birthday celebrations in May and his decision will mark the end of a significant era for both the brand and the industry, the company stated in a news release. Braithwaite’s contribution ...

Sunseeker International has announced English World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst and BT Sport’s presenter Jake Humphrey will be the company’s special guests at the London Boat Show. Hurst, best known for scoring the goals that helped to secure victory for England in the World Cup in 1966, will be opening the company’s booth Jan. 10 with founder Robert Braithwaite ...

Sunseeker International has announced it has appointed a new chief operating officer, Michael Straughan, who joins Sunseeker from Bentley Motors Ltd. Straughan was a member of the Board for Manufacturing has experience in luxury manufacturing. “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the executive team,. It is a testament to the strength of the Sunseeker business today that we are able ...

Sunseeker International reported strong performance in 2017, with forecasted growth in revenue of 10 percent and 15 percent in volume compared to the previous year and a substantial improvement in profit for the overall year compared to 2016. Sunseeker said the figures are the result of a restructuring and refocusing of the business, together with investment across new product, improved ...