Y
acht Sourcing has expanded its operations beyond Indonesia
by appointing Nicolas Monges as the company’s General
Manager in Thailand.
The new company was quick to make its mark, joining
the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) – organiser of the
inaugural Thailand Charter Week (November 16-21) – and securing
the Central Agency charter listings for the 90ft Maha Bhetra and the
Azimut 80 Mirage.
Built in 1994, Maha Bhetra is a design by American Ed Tuttle of
Aman resorts fame and features three sumptuous double cabins below
an open-plan, teak-laden saloon. Mirage, which can reach 31 knots
with 1,800hp Man V12s, has an interior design by Salvagni Architetti
featuring a large saloon, separate galley and four cabins below, while
the large cockpit, foredeck and flybridge all offer outdoor social areas.
Monges, who is also a partner in Yacht Sourcing Thailand,
a graduate of France’s prestigious Euromed Marseille Ecole de
Management (now Kedge Business School), and has worked in the
yachting and property industries since moving to Phuket in 2009.
“Yacht Sourcing is diverse company that’s growing fast and
operating in many sectors of the marine industry, including sales,
charters and marinas, so it’s a perfect match and a great opportunity
for me,” Monges said. “I’m looking forward to growing the company
here as I believe there are huge opportunities in Thailand.”
Boum Senous, Yacht Sourcing’s co-founder and Director of
Operations, said the company’s move into Thailand was the start of
what he hopes will be a gradual expansion across Southeast Asia.
“We’re delighted to welcome Nico to the team as he heads our new
operation in Thailand. It’s an exciting time for Yacht Sourcing as we
explore new opportunities in Southeast Asia to build on our growth
in Indonesia,” said Senous, who founded the company in 2016 with
Xavier Fabre, Director of Sales.
“We have a passionate team and a strong management with wide-ranging experience of the industry across many countries in Asia.
We’ve grown quickly in Indonesia, which will remain our home,
and now want to expand our offerings and expertise to neighbouring
countries.”
Yacht Sourcing has offices in Jakarta, Bali and Labuan Bajo, and
is the Indonesia dealer for luxury motor yacht brands Ferretti Yachts,
Pershing and Riva from Italy’s Ferretti Group, and French catamaran
builder Fountaine Pajot, an appointment announced in April.
As well as sales of new and pre-owned yachts, Yacht Sourcing
manages new builds and refits in its own shipyard in Sulawesi, while
its charter division Voyage by Yacht Sourcing operates in Indonesia
(see CHARTER SPECIAL) and now Thailand. In partnership with
Cedric Le Rest, the company operates Marina Sourcing, a marina
consultancy developing the Escape Marina Resort in the island of
Flores and other projects.http://www.yachtsourcing.comYACHT SOURCING SIGNS CAs
Founded in Indonesia, Yacht Sourcing has opened a new Thailand operation,
which has already secured new CA charter listings and joined TYBA.Xavier Fabre (left), Yacht Sourcing’s co-founder and Director of Sales,
with Nicolas Monges (right), GM of Thailand; new CA listing Maha Bhetra (top)Yacht Sourcing NEWS