IYC London Expands: New Charter Management Division Strengthens UK Presence
IYC is proud to announce the continued expansion of its London office with the appointment of Alice Davey as Charter Manager. Since its establishment seven years ago, the London office has experienced remarkable year-on-year growth, with continued success across retail sales, new build, and charter.
In 2023, the team strategically relocated to a prestigious new space in the heart of Mayfair, allowing for even better access and service for its growing client base. “The UK market is incredibly dynamic and growing rapidly,” notes Richard Gray, Head of IYC UK Sales. “It’s important that we continue to enhance our presence here to meet the evolving needs of our clients. After a further expansion of our sales team, adding charter management was the next natural step for us,” he adds.
Alice Davey joins the London-based team with her hands-on experience aboard a 360’ (110m) superyacht and previous roles supporting charter managers. Her move to IYC highlights a new chapter for the entire team as it broadens its offering, now to include dedicated charter management capabilities.
“Because we are a growing office, there is a lot of freedom to make it our own and provide a truly boutique approach,” says Davey. “I am excited to be part of the London team. It’s a really promising time for us. We are actively expanding the fleet, and having charter management based here is a huge benefit for many owners and clients,” she explains.
The London office has also recently welcomed new retail and sales brokers, with growth happening across all segments. A dedicated charter management division completes a full-service offering under one roof.
“As a location, the UK is incredibly transient; we have clients constantly coming in and out of the country, so being based here means we regularly meet face to face, which makes such a difference in the service we provide,” explains Abigail Davies, Charter Consultant.
As a global hub, easily connected to Europe, Davies adds: “The UK time zone is often undervalued. We are perfectly placed to communicate with our clients and brokers around the world, from Australian owners to US-based charter brokers. It gives us great flexibility.”
As a global hub for world-class events, finance, luxury, and international business, London is one of the most strategic locations for the superyacht industry. Many clients live here, own property, or have offices, and IYC’s presence in the capital provides proximity and personalized service in a central location.
Davey emphasises that strong relationships and communication are at the core of successful charter management. She adds: “The relationship with the Captain is important, and knowing exactly what the client wants well before the charter begins is key. Being in London means we speak to a lot of brokers face to face quickly and effectively, allowing us to go above and beyond for our clients.”
The addition of charter management strengthens the team’s offerings and also improves the overall client experience. Davies comments: “Our team is young and dynamic; everyone is ambitious to keep growing. Having a charter management arm helps keep things streamlined and ensures a smooth experience for our clients across all services.”
A newly established charter management division, an ever-growing sales team, and a central location in one of the world’s most connected cities, IYC London is aligned to continue its success with IYC’s global client base.
“With Alice joining our strong team, we are building out a full-service London office that will hugely benefit our clients. It’s about being close, anticipating their needs, and delivering the highest level of service and support here in the UK,” concludes Gray.