Ancasta has appointed Rob Seabourne to the newly created role of group brokerage manager.
The appointment follows on from Ancasta’s continued expansion across the UK and Europe, where it now operates a network of 22 sales offices.
Seabourne has more than 20 years experience in the marine industry, having begun his career working onboard luxury yachts and with sailing charter organisations throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
During this time he became a Commercially Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster and completed two Atlantic crossings before joining Ancasta in 2003 as a sales broker in the company’s Hamble, UK, office.
Brokerage teams
Over the following 16 years, he held a variety of brokerage and new boat sales roles across the business, including positions in Ancasta’s Hamble, Brighton and Dartmouth sales offices.
In 2019, Seabourne relocated to Mallorca to join a luxury yacht sales company as sales manager before progressing to brand sales manager, overseeing sales across Germany, Spain and the Balearics.
He rejoined Ancasta in May 2026 and will now work closely with brokerage teams across the Group to support performance, share best practice, identify new opportunities and further strengthen Ancasta’s position within the used boat sales market.
Used boat sales
“This is an important appointment for Ancasta as we continue to invest in our brokerage business across both the UK and Europe,” says Stuart Brotherton, sales director at Ancasta.
“Rob will play a key role in supporting our brokerage teams, developing opportunities and helping drive our used boat sales business further forward.
“His combination of brokerage expertise, commercial leadership and deep understanding of Ancasta makes him uniquely qualified for this role. He knows our business inside out, understands our customers and shares the values that have always set Ancasta apart.”
Seabourne added: “I’m delighted to be returning to Ancasta at such an exciting time for the business.
“The company has a long-standing reputation for professionalism, integrity and outstanding customer service, and I am looking forward to working with our brokerage teams across the UK and Europe to build on those strengths.”
