Ashley Highfield è stato annunciato come nuovo CEO di Oyster Yachts
Oyster Yachts names new CEO
Oyster Yachts names new CEO
Media veteran Ashley Highfield on turning around sleeping giant Oyster
How the CEO of Oyster Yachts Got the Luxury Boat Builder Floating Again
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Meet Oyster CEO and owner, Richard Hadida
Oyster Yachts CEO and owner Richard Hadida is literally 'living the dream'. When he acquired the business in early 2018, he knew it would be a challenge, but such was his passion for the iconic brand and its luxury bluewater sailing yachts, it was one he was keen to take on. Richard describes himself as a sailing 'late starter'.
On board with Richard Hadida, superyacht owner and CEO of Oyster Yachts
It's the Oyster 1225, the new 37.45 metre flagship hull of the British yard that Hadida bought last year. The successful entrepreneur has been able to charter an Oyster yacht, then buy an Oyster yacht and finally, when finding that the company had gone into administration last year, to take over Oyster Yachts itself.
IBI Interview with Richard Hadida
So when I see these yachts coming out of the yards it gives me a lot of joy, and I do think I can bring some different views as a person that loves sailing, knows what I like on the yacht, knows technology, and has a yacht. Read the IBI interview where Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, CEO of Oyster Yachts.
On board with Richard Hadida, owner of Oyster Yachts
It's the Oyster 1225, the new 37.45 metre flagship hull of the British yard that Hadida bought last year. The successful entrepreneur has been able to charter an Oyster yacht, then buy an Oyster yacht and finally, when finding that the company had gone into administration last year, to take over Oyster Yachts itself.
How Oyster Yachts' CEO Richard Hadida Plans to Rescue the Business
How the CEO of Oyster Yachts Got the Luxury Boat Builder Floating Again Richard Hadida's plan involves a two-pronged approach: Build the boats more efficiently, and eliminate discounts on boat sales.
Tech entrepreneur Richard Hadida acquires Oyster Yachts
The sale of Oyster to Richard Hadida, the entrepreneur founder of global software business Evolution Gaming Group, ensures the business can be relaunched and, hopefully, be secured for the future. The joint administrators have confirmed that the sale of Oyster Yachts includes the assets and business of Oyster Marine Limited, and the assets of ...
Ashley Highfield appointed as Oyster Yachts' CEO
Ashley Highfield has been appointed as the new CEO of Oyster Yachts. Highfield, who was previously Executive Chairman of the British-based luxury boat builder, has been fulfilling the interim CEO role since September 2022 following a re-organisation, and was formally offered the role last month.
A new era: Richard Hadida on the future of Oyster
A new era: Richard Hadida on the future of Oyster. 26 February 2019. When British sailing yacht builder Oyster went in to administration in 2018 no-one was more surprised than Richard Hadida, the proud owner of 27 metre Oyster sailing yacht Lush. "I'm a great lover and a great believer in Oyster yacht brand," he explains. "I've sailed ...
Highfield Named Oyster Yachts CEO
Ashley Highfield has been appointed as the new CEO of Oyster Yachts. Highfield, who was previously Executive Chairman of the British-based luxury boat builder, has been fulfilling the interim CEO role since September 2022 following a reorganization, and was formally offered the role last month.
Oyster Yachts replaces CEO
Highfield will be replaced as chair of the Oyster Yachts board by owner — and former CEO — Richard Hadida. "One could say that this is the ultimate job swap, as Richard was previously CEO," says Highfield. "This new structure will give Richard the opportunity to concentrate on new product development and the future range of our yachts ...
Oyster Yachts sails back to profit after remarkable turnaround
Oyster Yachts, whose roots run deep in East Anglia, has made a remarkable return to profit having been saved from bankruptcy by tech entrepreneur Richard Hadida in 2018. The luxury yacht manufacturer sailed into the black with a 29 per cent year-on-year increase in turnover to £56.4 million in 2023. ... Recently appointed CEO Ashley Highfield ...
How the CEO of Oyster Yachts Got the Luxury Boat Builder ...
Richard Hadida's plan involves a two-pronged approach: Build the boats more efficiently, and eliminate discounts on boat sales.
How the CEO of Oyster Yachts Got the Luxury Boat Builder Floating Again
Hadida estimates that Oyster finished 12 boats while simultaneously updating the yard with state-of-the-art systems and processes. Next, he streamlined the number of models Oyster will offer and build. He took it down to six, ranging from 56 feet to 123 feet in size and priced from $1.76 million to $25 million, depending on size, fit and finish.
Oyster bought out of administration by Richard Hadida Yachting
Richard Hadida Yachting has acquired Oyster Marine it emerged today (March 20), six weeks after the British yard went into administration. Speaking exclusively to Boat International, the new owner and interim CEO said: "My intention is to get people back to work tomorrow, get costs down and increase the speed of the build."Hinting at a new entry-level model, he added: "Rather than making ...
Oyster Yachts
In 1978 Oyster Marine introduced a 46 ft cruising ketch designed by Holman & Pye, pioneering the Deck Saloon feature that has since become the company's trademark. [4] Oyster continued to increase the size of its vessels, launching a 53 ft design by Rob Humphreys in 1997 followed by a 62 ft Humphreys' design in 2002. [5] Today, Oyster Yachts builds sailboats ranging from 56 ft to 125 ft, all ...
Oyster Yachts announces return to profit after significant year of growth
CEO Ashley Highfield expects margins to continue grow and a profit in Q4 YE24. The Southampton-based company, which makes blue water sailing yachts, showed a 29% year-on-year increase in turnover to £56.4m in recently released financial results for 2022-2023. After launching a record 32 yachts in 2022, Oyster maintained full occupancy of all ...
Update from Richard Hadida CEO & Owner
We look forward to seeing you soon. In the meantime, stay safe and keep dreaming of the wonderful sailing adventures Oyster Yachts will take you on. Fair winds, RH. Oyster CEO and owner, Richard Hadida, provides an update on how Oyster is safeguarding its employees and customers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more here.
Oyster Yachts appoints Ashley Highfield as CEO
British boat builder Oyster Yachts has named Ashley Highfield as its new chief executive officer, who stepped into the role as interim CEO in September 2022 following the departure of Rebecca Bridgen.. Highfield has served as executive chairman of Oyster Yachts since 2018 following a lengthy career in news media. For eight years, he worked at the BBC as main board director for new media and ...
Oyster Yachts returns to profit after significant year of growth
Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts. Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts, said: "Margins have continued to grow, and we have achieved positive EBITDA in recent months, which we expect to continue.We are increasing investment in our yachts, with focus on flawless quality and craftsmanship, to ensure they deliver unforgettable adventures where lifelong memories are made.
Oyster Yachts announces return to profit after significant year of growth
Luxury British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts achieved a profitable month in January 2024 - and expects an overall Q4 profit for YE 2024. This followed a year-on-year increase in turnover of 29% (to £56.4m) in its 2023 financial results. Recently appointed CEO Ashley Highfield highlighted major investments to enhance the customer experience, plus upgrades to the Oyster World Rally
Ashley Highfield
Ashley Highfield Is Chairman of Oyster Yachts Limited (since May 2018), makers of luxury British sailing boats. He is also founder of Henley Partners limited, his vehicle for investing in and advising businesses across a range of sectors. ... Highfield was appointed CEO of Johnston Press in 2011. [9] In his first full year, Highfield earned a ...
OYSTER YACHTS: THE STATE OF THE ART
Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts. All these investments now form the premise for Oyster Yacht Holdings (OYH) and its subsidiaries to return to profits for the current year, supported by a solid order book, an efficient production system as well as the success of theOyster World Rally which, as Ashley Highfield, CEO and former president of Oyster Yachts, is keen to point out, has already ...
New appointments as Oyster Yachts enhance and strengthen senior
He was CEO for 28 years before stepping down last year. Braben developed the Raspberry Pi in 2011, a revolutionary inexpensive computer used to stimulate the teaching of computer science in schools, of which over 40 million have been sold worldwide. Ashley Highfield says: "I am delighted to welcome Peter and David to Oyster Yachts.
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Oyster Yachts CEO and owner Richard Hadida is literally 'living the dream'. When he acquired the business in early 2018, he knew it would be a challenge, but such was his passion for the iconic brand and its luxury bluewater sailing yachts, it was one he was keen to take on. Richard describes himself as a sailing 'late starter'.
It's the Oyster 1225, the new 37.45 metre flagship hull of the British yard that Hadida bought last year. The successful entrepreneur has been able to charter an Oyster yacht, then buy an Oyster yacht and finally, when finding that the company had gone into administration last year, to take over Oyster Yachts itself.
So when I see these yachts coming out of the yards it gives me a lot of joy, and I do think I can bring some different views as a person that loves sailing, knows what I like on the yacht, knows technology, and has a yacht. Read the IBI interview where Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, CEO of Oyster Yachts.
It's the Oyster 1225, the new 37.45 metre flagship hull of the British yard that Hadida bought last year. The successful entrepreneur has been able to charter an Oyster yacht, then buy an Oyster yacht and finally, when finding that the company had gone into administration last year, to take over Oyster Yachts itself.
How the CEO of Oyster Yachts Got the Luxury Boat Builder Floating Again Richard Hadida's plan involves a two-pronged approach: Build the boats more efficiently, and eliminate discounts on boat sales.
The sale of Oyster to Richard Hadida, the entrepreneur founder of global software business Evolution Gaming Group, ensures the business can be relaunched and, hopefully, be secured for the future. The joint administrators have confirmed that the sale of Oyster Yachts includes the assets and business of Oyster Marine Limited, and the assets of ...
Ashley Highfield has been appointed as the new CEO of Oyster Yachts. Highfield, who was previously Executive Chairman of the British-based luxury boat builder, has been fulfilling the interim CEO role since September 2022 following a re-organisation, and was formally offered the role last month.
A new era: Richard Hadida on the future of Oyster. 26 February 2019. When British sailing yacht builder Oyster went in to administration in 2018 no-one was more surprised than Richard Hadida, the proud owner of 27 metre Oyster sailing yacht Lush. "I'm a great lover and a great believer in Oyster yacht brand," he explains. "I've sailed ...
Ashley Highfield has been appointed as the new CEO of Oyster Yachts. Highfield, who was previously Executive Chairman of the British-based luxury boat builder, has been fulfilling the interim CEO role since September 2022 following a reorganization, and was formally offered the role last month.
Highfield will be replaced as chair of the Oyster Yachts board by owner — and former CEO — Richard Hadida. "One could say that this is the ultimate job swap, as Richard was previously CEO," says Highfield. "This new structure will give Richard the opportunity to concentrate on new product development and the future range of our yachts ...
Oyster Yachts, whose roots run deep in East Anglia, has made a remarkable return to profit having been saved from bankruptcy by tech entrepreneur Richard Hadida in 2018. The luxury yacht manufacturer sailed into the black with a 29 per cent year-on-year increase in turnover to £56.4 million in 2023. ... Recently appointed CEO Ashley Highfield ...
Richard Hadida's plan involves a two-pronged approach: Build the boats more efficiently, and eliminate discounts on boat sales.
Hadida estimates that Oyster finished 12 boats while simultaneously updating the yard with state-of-the-art systems and processes. Next, he streamlined the number of models Oyster will offer and build. He took it down to six, ranging from 56 feet to 123 feet in size and priced from $1.76 million to $25 million, depending on size, fit and finish.
Richard Hadida Yachting has acquired Oyster Marine it emerged today (March 20), six weeks after the British yard went into administration. Speaking exclusively to Boat International, the new owner and interim CEO said: "My intention is to get people back to work tomorrow, get costs down and increase the speed of the build."Hinting at a new entry-level model, he added: "Rather than making ...
In 1978 Oyster Marine introduced a 46 ft cruising ketch designed by Holman & Pye, pioneering the Deck Saloon feature that has since become the company's trademark. [4] Oyster continued to increase the size of its vessels, launching a 53 ft design by Rob Humphreys in 1997 followed by a 62 ft Humphreys' design in 2002. [5] Today, Oyster Yachts builds sailboats ranging from 56 ft to 125 ft, all ...
CEO Ashley Highfield expects margins to continue grow and a profit in Q4 YE24. The Southampton-based company, which makes blue water sailing yachts, showed a 29% year-on-year increase in turnover to £56.4m in recently released financial results for 2022-2023. After launching a record 32 yachts in 2022, Oyster maintained full occupancy of all ...
We look forward to seeing you soon. In the meantime, stay safe and keep dreaming of the wonderful sailing adventures Oyster Yachts will take you on. Fair winds, RH. Oyster CEO and owner, Richard Hadida, provides an update on how Oyster is safeguarding its employees and customers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more here.
British boat builder Oyster Yachts has named Ashley Highfield as its new chief executive officer, who stepped into the role as interim CEO in September 2022 following the departure of Rebecca Bridgen.. Highfield has served as executive chairman of Oyster Yachts since 2018 following a lengthy career in news media. For eight years, he worked at the BBC as main board director for new media and ...
Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts. Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts, said: "Margins have continued to grow, and we have achieved positive EBITDA in recent months, which we expect to continue.We are increasing investment in our yachts, with focus on flawless quality and craftsmanship, to ensure they deliver unforgettable adventures where lifelong memories are made.
Luxury British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts achieved a profitable month in January 2024 - and expects an overall Q4 profit for YE 2024. This followed a year-on-year increase in turnover of 29% (to £56.4m) in its 2023 financial results. Recently appointed CEO Ashley Highfield highlighted major investments to enhance the customer experience, plus upgrades to the Oyster World Rally
Ashley Highfield Is Chairman of Oyster Yachts Limited (since May 2018), makers of luxury British sailing boats. He is also founder of Henley Partners limited, his vehicle for investing in and advising businesses across a range of sectors. ... Highfield was appointed CEO of Johnston Press in 2011. [9] In his first full year, Highfield earned a ...
Ashley Highfield, CEO of Oyster Yachts. All these investments now form the premise for Oyster Yacht Holdings (OYH) and its subsidiaries to return to profits for the current year, supported by a solid order book, an efficient production system as well as the success of theOyster World Rally which, as Ashley Highfield, CEO and former president of Oyster Yachts, is keen to point out, has already ...
He was CEO for 28 years before stepping down last year. Braben developed the Raspberry Pi in 2011, a revolutionary inexpensive computer used to stimulate the teaching of computer science in schools, of which over 40 million have been sold worldwide. Ashley Highfield says: "I am delighted to welcome Peter and David to Oyster Yachts.