Find the Best Luxury Yacht For You
Grand Banks proudly uses a factory-direct sales model, which allows us to establish and maintain strong customer relationships, and deliver better service and ownership experiences. Grand Banks directly employs the best luxury yacht consultants in the industry, who boast decades of experience, unmatched expertise in the marketplace and a deep understanding of the design and build of Grand Banks yachts. Our yacht consultants use this expertise to find the perfect luxury yacht for you, making the searching and buying process a true pleasure.
Meet Our Leadership Team
MARK RICHARDS
CEO
A professional yachtsman, Mark founded the iconic Australian Palm Beach Motor Yachts. With his passion for the water, years of expertise and innovative approach to luxury yacht manufacturing, mark is now at the helm of Grand Banks Yachts.
HANK COMPTON
MANAGING DIRECTOR
A lifelong boater and experienced captain, Hank manages the daily operations at Grand Banks, working closely on development projects. Hank has been with Grand Banks for 14 years, and has spent many of these years based in various parts of the world
Meet Our Yacht Consultants
Grand Banks professionals are based in strategic regions around the world to accommodate you wherever you live and boat. We have representation in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and across the U.S., and our yacht consultants are more than willing to travel anywhere to meet you. Let us give you the best customer service experience you’ve ever had.
Meet Our Yacht Consultants
Grand Banks professionals are based in strategic regions around the world to accommodate you wherever you live and boat. We have representation in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and across the U.S., and our luxury yacht consultants are more than willing to travel anywhere to meet you.
United States Yacht Consultants
CARVEY IANNUZZI
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Carvey’s passion for yachts and care for clients have earned the respect of Grand Banks owners. He operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
DANIA BEACH, FL
Phone: 616-889-7766
CLUTE ELY
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Clute is proficient in the handling of yachts of all sizes, and has maintained a top rating in customer satisfaction. His office is based in Rowayton, Connecticut.
ROWAYTON, CT
Phone: 203-981-2960
JULEE JACKSON
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Julee has been selling Grand Banks and other yachts in the U.S. and abroad for more than two decades. Her customer loyalty is a testament to her individualized time and attention.
STUART, FL
Phone: 772-473-1768
STEVE FITHIAN
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Steve, a Grand Banks specialist, is respected for his expertise of more than 22 year in all aspects of Grand Banks. He prides himself on providing total customer satisfaction.
DANIA BEACH, FL
Phone: 954-383-1999
STEVE MARTIN
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Steve has been working in new and brokerage yacht sales for over a decade, using his extensive experience and knowledge to lend hands-on advice, making the cruising experience fun and easy.
FORT MYERS, FL
Phone: 954-849-3811
Mike Hickey
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Based in Dana Point, California Mike is a and highly competent technician and skipper who joins the Grand Banks sales team from the service side. With a no-fuss can-do attitude, Mike looks after sales for all of California.
CALIFORNIA
Phone: 949-228-8758
ED ROBERTS
YACHT CONSULTANT, U.S.
Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Ed looks after Northern New England, and eastern Canada. Ed worked for Grand Banks from the mid-1980s through the early 2000s, and has a vast knowledge of yachting of all types and sizes. Ed served as the project manager for our Eastbay line from its inception was responsible for the development and launch of many venerable yacht models.
NEW ENGLAND & EASTERN CANADA
Phone: 207-266-3623
Europe Yacht Consultants
ALBERT GERRITSMA
YACHT CONSULTANT, EUROPE
Albert has more than 20 years of dedicated experience selling yachts. He has developed a deep appreciation for Grand Banks, handling all sales and service demands throughout Europe.
LEEUWARDEN, THE NETHERLANDS
Phone: +31 651 589029
HENRIK PETERSEN
YACHT CONSULTANT, EUROPE
Henrik is trained in mechanics and holds a Yachtskipper Diploma. He has a long standing family history working with Grand Banks Yachts, and is based in Denmark.
CHARLOTTENLUND, DENMARK
Phone: +45 2972 5501
PER THRANE
YACHT CONSULTANT, EUROPE
Per is a maritime engineer and a skilled navigator. Per and Henrik work together to support Grand Banks customers in Denmark and surrounding Scandinavia.
CHARLOTTENLUND, DENMARK
Phone: +45 4020 1698
GERT VAN BARNEVELD
YACHT CONSULTANT, EUROPE
Gert, a lifelong boater, joined the Grand Banks community in 2004. He is responsible for the general management and after-sales service, dedicating his focus to customer satisfaction.
LEEUWARDEN, THE NETHERLANDS
Phone: +31 651 351092
COLIN WATTS
YACHT CONSULTANT, EUROPE
Colin was recently awarded “Expert Status” for yacht brokerage from the Academy of Experts in London. He delivers yachts for Grand Banks in the UK and mainland Europe.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: +44 (0) 7831 301815
Australia & New Zealand Yacht Consultants
TODD HOLZAPFEL
YACHT CONSULTANT, AUSTRALIA
Todd joined Grand Banks Ltd. in 2014, since securing new Grand Banks sales and many brokerage transactions. When not selling, you’ll find him cruising along the east coast of Australia.
MATT MASON
YACHT CONSULTANT, NEW ZEALAND
An accomplished and highly successful sailor, Matt has won 4 Sydney to Hobarts, 4 America’s Cup challenges, and was part of the winning NZ team in 1995 in San Diego.