International recognised yacht management company, Y.CO now has a branch in Auckland.
International superyacht brokerage and services business Y.CO has expanded its office network by opening a branch in Auckland, New Zealand. The setting up of Y.CO Auckland is the result of a growing interest in the South Pacific and Australasian cruising regions, the company says. “Clients interested in or currently cruising that area can now benefit from the full suite of Y.CO services from our local team.”
Y.CO Auckland will be led by Mark Donaldson as director of Y.CO Pacific. He rejoins Y.CO, having previously spent 10 years working with the Y.CO team in Europe before moving home to New Zealand. With over 26 years of experience in the yachting industry, he will be heading up the Y.CO Auckland team, overseeing client representation and yacht management.
“I am very excited to be a part of the Y.CO team again, offering localised service for what we are seeing as a growing cruising region,” Donaldson says. “With global know-how and local expertise, our clients will benefit from 24-hour assistance across the full breadth of Y.CO services.”
Charlie Birkett, co-founder and CEO, adds: “Providing our clients and community with industry-leading service is what we do. Y.CO has always been at the forefront of supporting clients who look to cruise in off-the-beaten-track locations, always envisioning the escapade and looking beyond the asset to help owners and charterers get the best onboard experience possible. Strategic global locations such as our new Auckland office enable Y.CO to be where our clients need us, at all times.”
