Trevor DeFaoite

Yachting Industry Leader | CEO & Founder at Winchester & White OU

France

About

With over 30 years of experience in the yachting industry. Both as a builder, distributor and shipyard representative , I am the CEO and founder of Winchester & White OU, a company that provides bespoke and premium services to commercial and retail clients across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. I represent owners and buyers providing asset acquisition and brokerage services on a personalized basis for my clients. I am also the managing director of Outer Reef Yachts Europe, a leading global builder of luxury long range yachts. My core competencies include business development, strategic planning, customer relations, and market analysis. I have a passion for boating and yachting, and I aim to deliver exceptional results and experiences to my clients and partners. I am always looking for new opportunities and challenges to grow and innovate in this dynamic and exciting field.

Experience

  • CEO & Founder at Winchester & White OU
    May 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

    Yachting & Aviation industry

  • Managing Director at Outer Reef Yachts OU
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

    MD - Outer Reef Yachts OU Estonia. EU territories, Baltic, Russia, Balkans, Middle East

  • Owner / MD at BRANDED LEATHERS
    Jan 2000 - Apr 2011 · 11 yrs 4 mos

    Manufacturers to Haute Couture designers and fashion brands, Mulberry, Fortnum & Mason , Liberty , Dunhill . Own label custom leather goods “Manannan” .

  • Director / Owner at Mannex Estates
    Jan 2001 - Feb 2011 · 10 yrs 2 mos

    Designers and builders of custom homes, commercial real estate and conversions. Ground works, civil engineering, excavations.

  • Director/Owner at Ocean Nautic Srl
    Jan 2005 - Feb 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Director/Owner Ocean Nautic - distributor Absolute Yachts, Yacht Brokerage, Yacht management, financial planing, marketing and new market development.