High Performance Sailboats
COMPANY PROFILE
Background
Iceni Yachts was first established in 2011. Since then we have successfully launched the Iceni 39 high performance IRC racer. The programme included the prototype 'Andrasta' racing with RORC and now available for charter in the UK and Europe.
End to End British Engineering
The Iceni range of yachts are designed, built and commissioned in the East of England; bringing together a wealth of local boat building knowledge with modern design and build technologies.
With a key focus on fine workmanship and design the aim of Iceni Yachts is to provide quality and pace with an affordable price tag.
Partnered with a UK sailmaker, rigger, composites supplier and other leading boat building professionals Iceni Yachts is investing in British engineering at a time when others are moving overseas.
KEY PERSONNEL
Henry Bateson BEng MSc MRINA
Programme Director
Henry started his career as a Project Engineer in the bio-tech industry and went on to run a successful project management consulting practice for over ten years before deciding to set up Iceni Yachts.
He is a competitive yachtsman and always puts knowledge gained on the water above all else. Henry has a MSc in Naval Architecture from the University of Southampton and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (MRINA). He has over eighteen years commercial and project management experience and is the key contact for the Iceni Programme.
Ronan Currid BEng MSc
Head of Technology
Ronan started his career working with various yacht design and build companies including Icon Yachts, Gulf Craft and MST. He then went on to the CFD Team (Cape Horn Engineering) at Juan K Design in Valencia joining Artemis Racing's challenge for the 34th America's Cup.
He recognises the strength of modern modelling techniques but puts greater value in practical experience. He is a competitive yachtsman most noteably in the A-class catameran and has an MSc in Yacht and Small Craft Design from the University of Southampton.
Patricia Bateson
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Patricia has over forty years experience in management accounts and tax compliance.
She has run a successful publishing services business for over forty-five years and is the key contact for any financial matters.
Suki Scade
Head of Sales & Marketing
Suki has over fifteen years experience in sales and marketing. She has organised many large business events and exhibitions throughout the UK and Europe.
She went on to start her own company that provides marketing service to SMEs. She is a keen competitive sailor and brings a unique approach to developing a marketing strategy that integrates the Iceni 39 into both new and established markets.