Wim van der Valk retires: Management buyout of Dutch Shipyard
Having been at the helm of the shipyard that bears his name since its foundation in 1967, Wim van der Valk marked his 79th birthday on 18 April by officially confirming his retirement. A management buyout of Van der Valk’s shares in the yard has taken place, financially supported by a family of experienced yacht owners who have previously commissioned three custom superyachts from Van der Valk Shipyard. With a full order book stretching well into 2026, including the largest superyacht built to date, confidence in the future is high.