Fraser Yachts founder dies

David L Fraser, founder of global yacht brokerage Fraser Yachts, passed away peacefully on 6^th January 2020 at the age of 99.

A born salesman with a lifetime love of boats, Fraser launched Fraser Yachts in 1947, growing it into a world leader in yacht brokerage, yacht charter, yacht management, crew placement and new-build consultation.

His daughter Diane, who first joined the firm in the 1980s, has equally played a key role within the company up to today.

“David was a titan in the world of yachting and brokerage who touched the lives of many over his long career,” said Fraser Yachts CEO Raphael Sauleau in a statement. “A passionate yachtsman with a vision, a drive and a set of principles that not only built the company that today proudly continues to carry his name, but equally continues to apply the values, thoroughness and ambition he was personally renowned for.

“He was quite a guy as many would have said! He loved the business of yachting and leaves behind him a legacy of talented sales brokers, all with the same sense of integrity and business values as his. Fair winds and following seas David… and thank you!”

Fraser Yachts is based in Monaco, with 20 offices and over 160 staff worldwide. In 2019, the company was acquired by US boat retailer MarineMax.

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