Feadship marks leadership transition at Aalsmeer shipyard
Day-to-day management is now led by CEO Roderick de Vries
Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Royal De Vries Shipbuilding), part of Dutch superyacht builder Feadship, has marked its leadership transition following the decision by Henk de Vries and Tom de Vries to step back from day-to-day management last year.
Day-to-day management at the family-run business is now led by Roderick de Vries, CEO, alongside Rob de Vries, chief projects officer, Bas Nederpelt, chief commercial officer and Feadship director, and John Veldman, chief financial officer.
The transition was celebrated at the firm’s Aalsmeer yard, where more than 500 guests from the Dutch and international superyacht sector attended an event titled Passing the Helm with Flying Colours.
Henk de Vries and Tom de Vries will remain involved with Feadship as ambassadors and will continue their roles within Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw as supervisory board members and shareholders.
Commenting on the transition, Henk de Vries says: “The four members of our new executive board bring with them over eighty years of De Vries experience. Their deep understanding of the company ensures it is in very capable hands.”
Royal De Vries Shipbuilding specialises in the construction of custom, ultra-luxury superyachts. It operates yards in Aalsmeer and Makkum, Netherlands. The ‘Royal’ designation (Koninklijke) was awarded in 2006 upon the company’s centenary.
Along with Royal Van Lent and De Voogt Naval Architects, Royal De Vries makes up the Feadship brand, established in 1949.
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