Heesen Appoints Eric Boers to Lead Technical Services and After Sales

New Heesen role connects construction with operational support

Heesen has appointed Eric Boers as Director Technical Services & After Sales in a newly created position. He will oversee both project-management teams and the after-sales organisation, creating a single management line from construction through delivery and long-term ownership.

The yard says the structure is intended to improve continuity for clients and keep technical information gathered during construction available throughout a yacht’s operational life. Feedback from yachts already in service can also be fed back into future new-build work.

Boers brings industrial service experience to the yard

Boers has more than two decades of experience in high-technology engineering and industrial services. His background includes senior roles at Vestas and five years leading after-sales activity at smart-energy company Alfen.

Heesen says that experience is relevant to large yachts because both industrial assets and superyachts depend on reliable systems, responsive service and clear technical communication. The appointment therefore brings a lifecycle-service perspective into the yard’s project organisation.

Handover and captain feedback are early priorities

Initial priorities include streamlining the transition from build team to operating yacht and developing a more proactive support strategy. Heesen also plans to revive dedicated captain events so operational experience can be discussed directly with the people running the fleet.

The broader aim is to shorten communication lines and create clearer accountability throughout ownership. Heesen says the integration should support operational efficiency while also protecting the long-term value of each yacht after delivery.