performance comes from a balance of structure, discipline,talent and drive.
Some journeys shape more than results. They shape how you think and how you work with people.
I have lived in six countries, with the ocean as a constant reference point. Offshore and ocean racing taught me lessons that only become clear when conditions are unpredictable and teams rely completely on each other.
In 2003, my team and I won in our class the Cape to Rio Ocean Race, crossing the Atlantic in twenty days. In 2006, we won the race overall in 16 days on a yacht I had built, setting a record for yachts under 40 feet that still stands today.
Racing eventually led me to building.
From a small shed to a production system built on consistency and teamwork.
What started as a small workshop to prove the concept gradually grew into something much larger. Early setbacks, experimentation and constant learning shaped a team that learned to communicate, adapt and move forward together.
Over time the small startup evolved into a structured production environment built on consistency, teamwork and shared commitment.
What began as an ambitious idea slowly developed into an international brand.
More than 650 yachts were eventually produced. The boats raced internationally, consistently finishing on podiums and winning trophies across multiple continents, earning recognition including the Best Boat Award (USA), design awards, and industry recognition for logistics and supply chain excellence.
What started with developing and building yachts gradually grew into something larger than the boats themselves.
SHIFTING TO SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION.
Working with structures, materials and production raised deeper questions about how things are built and what they leave behind.
Awareness gradually turned into concern and concern into action.
That change led to the development of a new composite material technology designed with one objective in mind: high performance combined with long-term responsibility.
The goal : build systems that perform under pressure, endure over time and support A transition toward responsible and circular industries.
In the last few years, I have focused on establishing my patented innovation, DANU™, which is a sustainable and circular composite.
This work now spans across multiple industries. Applications range from marine structures and mobility systems to renewable energy components and advanced protection solutions.