Oyster appoints Zimmermann Zschocke as CEO

Zimmermann Zschocke takes over as the new CEO of Oyster yachts/

Luxury sailing yacht manufacturer Oyster Yachts has appointed Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke as its new CEO.

He will take the helm of the British brand in September from Ashley Highfield who is stepping down after seven years with the company.

Zimmermann Zschocke has more than three decades of engineering and operational leadership roles at brands such as Rolls-Royce, Hanse Yachts and Aston Martin.

“Oyster yachts are, to me, the embodiment of a sailing dream–the finest yachts one can own,” he said. “I look forward to building upon Oyster’s strong foundation and leading the company to the top of the global market – through industrial strength, innovation, and a people-driven culture.”

Richard Hadida, owner and chairman of Oyster Yachts added: “Stefan brings a rare combination of technical excellence and true sailing passion. His engineering background makes him uniquely capable of understanding complex technical projects, and he shares our belief that building a world-class yacht starts with understanding what it means to sail one. I’m confident that under his leadership, Oyster will continue to set the benchmark for bluewater luxury, innovation, and exploration.”