Former Tesla Europe manager joins Silent-Yachts

Jochen Rudat, Tesla’s former director for Central Europe, has joined the advisory board of solar-electric catamaran producer Silent-Yachts.

Rudat has over 10 years’ experience at Tesla, reporting directly to Elon Musk.

“We are very happy to welcome Jochen in the team,” said Michael Köhler, Silent-Yachts’ CEO and founder. “Next to the fact that Jochen shares the same passion and enthusiasm for the electric future as we do, the knowledge and experience he brings to the table will be valuable for Silent-Yachts to successfully master Silent-Yachts’ future plans and challenges.”

Silent-Yachts is said to be the world’s first series-producer of fully solar-sustainable, ocean-going, luxury catamarans.

“I see the same transition happening in the yachting industry as in the automotive industry,” Rudat said. “Since Silent-Yachts clearly is the leading pioneer of this change, I am eager to provide my support and advise on their further path.

“As the initiating catalyst for a more sustainable future in luxury yachting, we want to continue to drive innovation towards the right direction. I see a lot of parallels between Tesla and Silent-Yachts such as their commitment of creating a solar-powered catamaran from scratch by starting off with a white canvas and a bold vision. With this in mind, I understand and agree why Silent-Yachts has being labelled by media as the ‘Tesla of the Seas’.”

Silent-Yachts currently has 10 yachts under construction at shipyards in Thailand and Italy. Its range comprises the Silent 55, Silent 60, Silent 60 Tri-Deck, Silent 80 and Silent 80 Tri-Deck from 16 to 24 metres (52 to 78 feet) in length.

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