About HYC

James Hutchinson

DIRECTOR

James founded HYC in 2013, following 15 years in senior project management roles at two of the industry’s leading production yards. His experience across yacht construction, technical specification management and client-side project support shaped the calm, hands-on approach that still defines HYC today.

Having worked closely with shipyards, captains and wider build teams on a number of notable new builds, James understands the value of clear communication, close working relationships and steady guidance from start to finish. His shipyard background brings a practical grasp of how complex projects come together behind the scenes—balancing technical detail with the realities of a long build.

Guy Roberts

Director

Guy joined HYC in 2016, bringing professional yachting experience alongside a strong project management background developed over five years at a leading shipyard working closely with clients on a number of award-winning yacht projects. His understanding of yacht operations, combined with sharp organisational skills and attention to detail, has been central to the success of many complex and high-profile builds.

James and Guy have worked together for over a decade, and that long partnership has produced a naturally collaborative way of working. Their combined experience across shipyard, operational and owner-side environments—continues to shape how HYC supports its clients: personally, practically and with a long-term view.

Finn Somerville

Technical Surveyor

Finn joined HYC in 2024, bringing 18 years’ experience in the superyacht industry, including time as Chief Engineer onboard several notable large yachts. Combined with his background in automotive engineering, this has given him a strong technical foundation and first-hand understanding of how complex yachts perform in day-to-day operation.

Working across new build projects, technical consultancy and yacht surveying, Finn considers design and construction decisions beyond delivery, with a particular focus on reliability, serviceability and the practical requirements of operating the yacht.

Additional Support

Alongside its core team, HYC works with a trusted network of experienced surveyors, captains, chief engineers, naval architects, coating consultants and specialist technical professionals.

Each project team is assembled around the specific requirements of the build, so owners benefit from the right expertise at the right stage. HYC manages these relationships closely, keeping every contributor working towards a shared objective.