Following a strategic review of the business and a period of consultation, Y.CO has appointed Holly Bottau as Managing Director.
Holly has been with the company since soon after its inception in 2004 and has worked alongside the Co-Founders, Gary Wright & Charlie Birkett throughout that time, most recently as Chief Strategy Officer. She takes on her new role with immediate effect. Gary and Charlie will continue in their roles respectively as Chairman and CEO respectively.
Gary commented: “We are very excited that Holly will take on the role of Managing Director. She has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on whilst guiding the company through this next phase of development.”
“I am absolutely delighted to have been chosen by Gary and Charlie to be part of the leadership group.” said Holly, " Y.CO is a true innovator in the yacht business with an amazing team who are at the heart of its dynamic brand. I look forward to building on that brand and leading the company through an exciting new phase of development.”