SPARK Marine Projects is a multi-disciplinary product design office specialising in the superyacht sector Based in Monaco, the company is focused on delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose projects. Our backgrounds include yacht design, naval architecture, superyacht construction and commercial expertise across the build, ownership and operational life-cycle.

Supporting the Arksen senior management team to position and grow a start-up adventure and exploration business within the yachting sector:- Product development support in the refinement of Arksen exploration vessel designs from 10m to 27m in length.- Strategic marketing input from an end-user client and market perspective across brand, positioning, targeting, content creation, planning and distribution.- Business development and lead generation, acting as an ambassador… Show more Supporting the Arksen senior management team to position and grow a start-up adventure and exploration business within the yachting sector:- Product development support in the refinement of Arksen exploration vessel designs from 10m to 27m in length.- Strategic marketing input from an end-user client and market perspective across brand, positioning, targeting, content creation, planning and distribution.- Business development and lead generation, acting as an ambassador and spokesperson for Arksen.- Refinement of sales strategy across processes, commercial documentation and routes to market, supporting the sales team to successfully close the sale of two 27m exploration vessel new-build projects.- Helping to define company culture, HR strategy and role requirements, recruiting and onboarding new team members into technical, sales and marketing postions to grow in-house capability.- Evaluation of strategic partnership, innovation funding and investment opportunities.- Investigation of sustainability benchmarks and lifecycle assessment for company operations, processes, products and supply chain.- Supporting company-led ocean research and philanthropy projects including the Yachts For Science initiative, 10% For The Ocean Foundation and Yacht of The Year Ocean Award sponsored by Arksen Show less

Acting as a specialist consultancy working with organisations to deliver leading products and services to their customers within the superyacht sector. Supporting businesses in the creation of long-term value by identifying opportunities, developing products and services and optimising communication to a defined audience.

Providing superyacht market research, insight and guidance for decision makers wishing to understand and navigate the luxury yacht sector.

Yacht Broker advising clients and handling all stages of yacht sale and purchase transactions worldwide.Worked as a sale & purchase broker with a leading superyacht company. Experience of a global client base dealing with large yachts over 35m/120ft in length. Advised yacht purchase clients on market activity and trends, suitable existing yachts or new construction projects, third party expertise, technical supervision, choice of shipyard, tender process and contract… Show more Yacht Broker advising clients and handling all stages of yacht sale and purchase transactions worldwide.Worked as a sale & purchase broker with a leading superyacht company. Experience of a global client base dealing with large yachts over 35m/120ft in length. Advised yacht purchase clients on market activity and trends, suitable existing yachts or new construction projects, third party expertise, technical supervision, choice of shipyard, tender process and contract negotiation.Identified and secured sales listings, acted as the main point of contact to superyacht owners throughout the sales process from initial marketing to closing a sale. Provided guidance on effective marketing and sales strategies to yacht owners and shipyards. Show less

Working as part of a dynamic brokerage team with exposure to some of the largest superyacht sale & purchase and new construction transactions.

Three month secondment to set up the new Nigel Burgess New York office, targeting local client base, staff training and familiarisation, organising launch events and working with press/PR.

Managing a portfolio of large yachts up to 262ft/80m fielding enquiries and booking charters, liaising directly with yacht owners, captains and charter brokers.