MEET THE CREW
FOUNDERS
IGOR KLUIN
Co-founder & Designer
Entrepreneur, innovator and sailor. Previously founded Qurrent (renewable energy company), De Groene Zaak (green business lobby foundation) and DRD (ad agency). Winner of the global Green Challenge and Holland Innovation. International competitive sailor in his youth.
NIENKE VAN ‘T KLOOSTER
Co-founder, Styling & Communications
Communications professional with highly developed sense of styling. Previously producer of educational multi-media and public affairs advisor for several organisations. Loves design that feels natural: materials, function and flow.
ADVISORY BOARD
THYS NIKKELS
Advisory Board Member
As the CEO of Dykstra Naval Architects, Thys has worked on some of the most unique super sailing yachts on the planet. From gracious legendary J-class yachts to boundary shifting marvels like Black Pearl and SY A. Thys has been drawing sailing yachts for as long as he can remember which probably led him to be one of the worlds best. Thys is advising Vaan on how to get from a concept to a great sailing yacht.
SERGE KATS
Advisory Board Member
Highly successful sailor: six-time world champion, two-time Olympian. Currently as Manager Top Sports responsible for Olympic sailing at the Royal Dutch Yachting Association. With his deeply rooted sailing intuition, Serge is advising Vaan on how to become and remain a brand truly made for sailors.
PADDY SIEUWERTS
Advisory Board Member
Renowned Dutch architectural firm cepezed has worked on numerous projects for premium brands like Microsoft, 3M, Porsche etc. As one of 3 partners of the 70+ fte firm, Paddy is known for his strong focus on Sustainability and Life Cycle thinking. Paddy is advising Vaan on design and material-use from his perspective as an architect.
JEROEN KORTENOEVEN
Advisory Board Member
For the last two decades, Jeroen has been leading teams to produce the worlds most amazing super yachts and industrial vessels. In his role as Managing Director and Operations Director for market leaders such as Feadship and IHC, he has excelled in combining marine engineering knowledge with project- and people management skills to deliver the most complicated yachts on time and on spec. Jeroen is advising Vaan on operations, manufacturing and supply chain optimisation.
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