After nearly four decades of leadership in the superyacht industry, Henk de Vries will retire as director of Feadship and CEO of Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw on 1 May 2025.
He will continue to serve as an ambassador for Feadship.
Roderick de Vries takes the helm as CEO and operational director.
He will be joined by Bas Nederpelt as chief commercial officer and Feadship director, alongside the shipyard’s executive board.
“The four members of our new executive board bring with them over 80 years of de Vries experience,” said Henk.
“Their deep understanding of the company ensures it is in very capable hands.”
Family company
Henk joined the family company in 1987 and became director and shareholder in 1996, together with his cousin Tom de Vries,.
Over the years, he has played a key role in expanding de Vries to its current structure of seven operating companies and more than 1,200 employees.
An advocate for sustainable innovation, Henk co-founded the Water Revolution Foundation in 2018, where he continues to serve as chairman of the board.
The Foundation was set up with the aim of leading the yachting sector’s efforts to reduce its ecological footprint through science-based initiatives and helping to preserve the world’s oceans.
In addition to his role as Feadship Ambassador, he will remain closely involved as a non-executive board member at Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw and shareholder.
De Vries remains a family-owned company and owner of 50% of Feadship.
Feadship’s roots date back to 1849.
