LYNX YACHTS
Driven by passion, delivered with excellence
Lynx Yachts has a focused and dedicated objective: to deliver advanced vessels that provide an experience second to none. Seaworthiness, reliability and exceptional attention to detail are among the shipyard’s highest priorities. The success of each build is the culmination of thousands of hours and countless years of experience.
THE TEAM
Lynx Yachts’ success is underpinned by a talented and passionate team that have honed their craft and become master boat builders in their own right. Each member has a love for the sea and it is this deep-seated understanding of yacht construction and sailing that ensures clients’ needs are not only met but exceeded.
THE LYNX WAY
At Lynx we are passionate about yachts and it is easy to see. Every project we embark on reflects the love for what we do and our obsession for perfection. As experienced yachtsmen, delivering a yacht that will stand the test time and weather the elements are of grave importance. Each Lynx yacht is designed and built with unparalleled attention to detail, from concept to completion, by an outstanding team of experts using the best materials and technology.
THE LYNX PROCESS
We listen attentively to our clients, working together on initial design ideas through to the engineering and production of a vessel before commencing on construction. This integrated process is an exciting journey that matches our clients’ high expectations while enhancing their yachting lifestyle.
SLIM BOURICHA
President of Lynx Yachts
FILIPPO ROSSI
Sales Manager
ARJAN ZUTPHEN
Production Manager & Marine Engineer
FRANCESCO RUIZ DE BALLESTEROS
In-house Naval Architect & Technical/Project Manager
KARM BORG
Director & CFO
SLIM BOURICHA
President of Lynx Yacht
Slim Bouricha earned his degree in mechanical engineering at George Washington University in the US. Working in merchant marine shipyards in the early stages of his career, where he learned the importance of maintenance and operational systems in commercial shipping, he also successfully designed and built equipment and facilities in the oil and gas industries.
This experience is clearly reflected in the yachts designed and produced by Lynx Yachts. Importantly, the sea is part of his DNA. Having sailed since childhood with the rest of his family, he also designed his first boat at the tender age of four!
FILIPPO ROSSI
Sales Manager
The entry of Rossi into the Lynx Yacht’s team signals a step forward in the globalisation and growth of this Dutch yard. From the beginning, Lynx Yachts has been characterised by attention to safety and the comfort of their owners. This objective is of primary importance in the development of the YXT Yacht x Tender project and its positioning in the support vessel market, the new frontier in the yachting experience.
With his degree from Milan Polytechnic, Rossi has worked in the yachting sector since 1999. His primary roles have been as interior finishing manager for Dalla Pietà Yachts, director of the Charter & Brokerage division of Floating Life, General Manager of Arzanà Navi and Sales Broker for Fraser Yachts.
ARJAN ZUTPHEN
Production Manager & Marine Engineer
Prior to joining the Lynx team Zutphen was project manager at Hakvoort, where he spent the majority of his career. With almost 40 years of experience in yacht construction and the management of superyacht production, his expertise is unparalleled. As a project manager with exceptional foresight who pays incredible attention to details, he guides a project from its preliminary drafts to successful delivery.
FRANCESCO RUIZ DE BALLESTEROS
In-house Naval Architect & Technical/Project Manager
Prior to joining Lynx to lead their technical department, De Ballesteros worked as an independent consultant in shipbuilding. He has cooperated with the major Italian megayacht and commercial shipbuilders for over 20 years. He has unparalleled experience in onboard systems and holds a Masters degree in Naval architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Naples.
KARM BORG
Director & CFO
Karm Borg studied Business Management at the New University in Malta before becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He kicked off his career spending six years as an accountant at the Malta Shipbuilding Co. Limited, which gave him valuable insight into the maritime industry. He then became the Financial Controller of the Bortex Group of Companies, later taking the same role at the Marsovin Group.
A leading mind in the field of accountancy and business, Karm spent five years in a lecturing position with the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy at the University of Malta. He later became the CFO of the Zammit Group of Companies in Malta and, since 2014, has been Company Director at Industrial and Financial Limited.