THE BOARD
The board’s main task is to govern the association. Board members are appointed by the general assembly for a period of three years, after which they can be re-elected. The board elects among its own ranks the president, vice-president and treasurer of SYBAss, and meets at least three times a year.
After graduating, Michael worked in the music industry then traded in public goods in Saudi Arabia. He started his career in the yachting industry at Baglietto in Italy in 1991, before moving to Lürssen in 1995.
With an educational background as a naval engineer, Fabrizio has worked at Perini Navi for over 25 years.
Jan-Bart has a background in engineering, design, construction and sales and has worked in the maritime industry for over 18 years.
Michelle has more than 20 years’ experience in the yachting industry. She has an MBA and wide-ranging experience from finance to government compliance and marketing to insurance.
Michele graduated as an aeronautical engineer and after working in high-responsibility positions in operations and management for many years, he joined the superyacht industry in 2015 as Managing Director of Baglietto before being appointed as CEO in 2016.
Graduating as an economist, Theo worked for several years in the automotive industry before joining the Dutch association of car and truck importers and manufacturers. In 2004, he founded his own company specialised in association management. After developing the framework and founding SYBAss, Theo was asked to act as secretary general.