In the course of 2024 Francis Lapp – the Founder and President of the Sunreef Yachts shipyard solidified his status as a yachting industry leader. His achievements in the realm of sustainable yachting and industrial growth reflect his commitment to driving innovation forward and developing the yachting technologies of the future.
Sustainability Leader
In April 2024 he was recognized as Sustainability Leader in Asia at the prestigious Yacht Style Awards in Singapore. This accolade rewards his visionary leadership and dedication to promoting cleaner, greener yachting practices.
Personality of the Year
The recognition continued in September 2024, when Lapp received the Personality of the Year award at the World Yachts Trophies, a distinguished event hosted by Yachts France magazine during the Cannes Yachting Festival. This award highlighted the industrial development of Sunreef Yachts and his influential contributions as a yachting industry leader shaping the future of luxury yachting.
Charting the course
With over two decades of marine industry expertise, Sunreef Yachts continues to redefine sustainability and luxury under Francis Lapp’s leadership. 2024 marked a milestone year, with multiple awards recognizing bestselling models like the 80 Sunreef Power Eco, 100 Sunreef Power, ULTIMA 55, and the entire ULTIMA range.
From a single facility in Gdańsk, the company has grown to three locations, including a cutting-edge shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, while expanding its global sales network. Francis Lapp’s leadership continues to drive innovations that merge environmental responsibility with unparalleled luxury and performance, securing Sunreef Yachts’ place as a leader in the marine industry.
