News

Niels Vaessen is the new CEO of Heesen Yachts, Arthur Brouwer hands over the baton

Niels Vaessen is the new CEO of Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts promotes an internal manager and proudly announces that Niels Vaessen, who has served as a CFO of the shipyard for more than a decade, will be taking over the position of CEO starting from next November 1st.

Niels Vaessen joined Heesen in 2012 as Finance Manager after working at PwC for eight years. In 2013, the board appointed him as the CFO, a position he still holds today.

Arthur Brouwer has been at the helm of Heesen since 2014. Under his leadership, the shipyard strengthened its position as a leader in the superyacht industry and modernised its portfolio. Additionally, Brouwer successfully navigated the company through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine.

With a workforce of 1,000 people, Heesen builds full-custom superyachts and series of boats from 50 to 80 metres in steel and aluminium.

Heesen Yachts looks confidently into the future with a healthy order book of 15 yachts whose deliveries span through 2027. Brouwer leaves a healthy company with an annual turnover of approximately 200 million Euros.

“I had the privilege to work in many different and interesting industries. Yachting is an exciting business, and it seems to be the perfect sector for ending my active career. I am leaving a healthy company with a robust and well-organised structure in good hand – says Arthur BrouwerHeesen needs a CEO with good industry knowledge, a well-connected network, and a deep understanding of the shipbuilding process and the commercial dynamics. Niels and I worked closely together for many years and have overcome some challenges. I am proud of the results we have accomplished. I wish Niels, Rick van de Wetering, Mark Cavendish and the whole team fair winds and following seas“.

“I feel honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility, and I am grateful for the knowledge and insight I have gained while working with Arthur and Anjo. I would like to thank them for the passion and work they have put into our company for all these years – added Niels Vaessen –
I am excited to contribute to the future successes of our shipyard, which is renowned for building ultra-technological superyachts. We are committed to investing in research and development to ensure that we continue to deliver the most innovative and reliable products to our clients. As one of the largest employers in Noord-Brabant, we will continue to collaborate with our local community and contribute to the development of our region. Our worldwide success has deep roots in our hometown and is the result of great teamwork by our highly-skilled people.”

At the same time, Supervisory Board Chairman Anjo Joldersma has also indicated that it is time for his retirement. From November 1, Adse de Kock will be the Supervisory Board Chairman.

Luca D'Ambrosio

Editor-in-Chief and Journalist. With more than 30 years spent in the publishing industry and 20 sailing and racing with his boats Luca have a very deep working nautical knowledge.

Recent Posts

GX Superyachts, the new hybrid superyachts by Greenline

One of the most innovative new yachting brands in years has been officially launched at…

3 days ago

F.lli RAZETO & CASARETO introduces “IROS,” the new onboard lighting design

F.lli Razeto & Casareto is a company that has always provided the market with the…

5 days ago

Xpagoda, the luxury superyacht revolution

A radically innovative superyacht platform that is a game-changer in superyacht design, luxury offshore experiences,…

3 weeks ago

Quick Group unveils new products for the superyacht market : the Airlock pantograph door and Riviera anchoring system

A pantograph door and an anchoring system are the two new innovations presented by Quick…

4 weeks ago

Magazzù M16: 100 miles of rough seas, aboard a superboat

Magazzù M16: here’s how the new flagship performs when conditions get toughMagazzù has always been…

4 weeks ago

The evolution of the C-Tender 40, even more spacious

The evolution of the C-Tender 40 is now even more refined, elegant, and spacious. The…

1 month ago

This website uses cookies.