Daan Balk, the seventh generation of Balk to direct and manage the refit and repair shipyard, has now entered semi-retirement after a championship spanning over two decades and countless completed projects. He will remain a non-executive director and advisor of the shipyard.
Evan Kortmann has been appointed as Balk’s replacement with immediate effect. Commenting on his successor, Daan Balk said, “Evan Kortmann is a very suitable candidate and we are very happy to have found him to fill the role of CEO. Evan will bring a new energy and fill his position with great enthusiasm and drive.”
Kortmann joined Balk Shipyard over a year ago as CCO and has been instrumental in the yard’s recent success securing ground rights for a long-awaited expansion as well as completing highly acclaimed projects such as the rebuild of 50.4m Feadship, Emerald.
Speaking about his new appointment, he said “Balk Shipyard is a true heritage shipyard in the Dutch yachting industry and it’s an honour to have the opportunity to take over the helm. I am looking forward to continuing the Balk 225 year legacy.”
