Seaminds, represented by Bertrand Vogèle, part of the Artcurial-John Taylor Group, is now the major shareholder of NEXT Yachting. This acquisition has created a merger between the two companies that will come into effect this September, and which will see Bertrand Vogèle assuming the role of CEO of NEXT Yachting.
Anissa Mediouni will remain a shareholder of NEXT Yachting and serve as Managing Director of the firm. Sebastiano Pitasi has also retained his shares in the company, and will now act as Senior Yacht Advisor. Artcurial-John Taylor Group is supporting the merger and will ensure there is a real potential for growth while simultaneously fortifying the service offerings for high-end clientele.
“The most important message for us is to let our clients, partners, and colleagues know that this opportunity will allow us to expand while remaining independent as a company,” explained Anissa. “We built NEXT Yachting based on integrity, authenticity, and expertise in what we do. Our goal from day one was to continue to develop the brand, to grow our team with people who believe in what we stand for, and to share our passion to deliver a service.”“The focus of NEXT Yachting will be to build its presence in the brokerage and charter market and be recognised as a strong brokerage house in Monaco, the capital of yachting,” expressed Bertrand. “The team will be reinforced to include three new Charter Advisors and an additional six experienced Yacht Advisors in the sales department.”
“The merger of NEXT Yachting and Seaminds is an exciting step that will allow us to continue the vision of NEXT Yachting while strengthening its team and the options for clients,” said Bertrand. “NEXT Yachting provides top-quality service, with a team that listens to its clients and can provide them with excellent support, which was a core value of mine while working under Seaminds. We will continue to provide clients with a transparent approach as our main priority.”
“We have always had a strong vision for the brand and how we want to provide a service to our clients,” expressed Anissa. “Bertrand is completely onboard and understands our philosophy. I am thrilled to work closely with Bertrand and see where we can take NEXT Yachting together.”