Confidential Opportunity: Chief Business Officer – Global Yacht Management
Location: Southern UK
Salary: Highly competitive + excellent benefits

A globally respected, privately-owned organisation operating in the luxury maritime sector is seeking a strategic, commercially astute Chief Business Officer to help lead its yacht management business into its next phase of growth.

This is a confidential leadership appointment with broad international scope. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board, this role will shape business strategy, oversee operations, and spearhead high-impact initiatives across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a commercial and operational partner to the MD and senior leadership team

• Lead strategic planning, growth initiatives, and market expansion activities

• Oversee contract development, negotiation, and client onboarding

• Drive continuous improvement, governance, and corporate compliance (GDPR, ISO9000)

• Champion business integration, performance tracking, and cross-team collaboration

• Represent the business in client meetings, global forums, and industry events

• Manage large-scale projects including IT systems, corporate communications, and branding

About You:

• Proven senior leader with a commercial, operations, or general management background

• Experience in the maritime or luxury services sectors highly desirable

• Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder with strong client-facing acumen

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach

• Adept at navigating international, fast-moving, and high-trust environments

• Comfortable with frequent global travel and in-person leadership

What’s on Offer:

• A critical leadership role in a dynamic, global organisation

• Competitive salary and benefits including private health, dental, pension, and more

• A culture that values integrity, innovation, and personal development

• Opportunity to shape the future of a market-leading yacht management group

Please note: This is a UK-based role requiring regular international travel and high in-person engagement. Candidates will need to be located in the South of England. Hybrid/remote working is not suitable for this post.