Jim's passion for yacht design was sparked at the age of 12 during a tour of the Feadship Van Lent shipyard, igniting a lifelong fascination with yachts and design. Born in Amsterdam and raised in the North-West of the Netherlands, Jim's creativity and love for technology naturally led him to pursue a degree in Industrial Design Engineering, with a focus on transportation.His career journey includes internships at Feadship De Voogt and Winch Design, before joining the exterior design team at Winch, where he contributed to several major projects at Lürssen. After six years in London, Jim returned to Amsterdam, where he worked with Azure Yacht Design. He then joined Lürssen as Lead Exterior Designer, where he created the exterior design and concept of the 82-meter yacht Haven, which was successfully delivered in 2024.In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially on the canals of Amsterdam. He also loves cars, art, drawing, cycling, rowing and running.