Nicholson Leadership
Dominic Byrne
Co-Owner & Head of Sales
Nicholson — The Original Yacht Charter Company since 1949
About Dominic
Dominic Byrne is Co-Owner and Head of Sales at Nicholson Yachting, bringing more than 25 years of international commercial and leadership experience spanning the luxury marine and technology sectors. He leads Nicholson's sales division and commercial development, helping guide one of yachting's most historic names into a new era of international brokerage.
Dominic began his career in data communications during the technology boom of the 1990s, working with several IPO-stage companies before moving into the luxury marine industry. He subsequently became Group Managing Director of Sunseeker Sales Group, following a management buyout of the business, and later held senior industry positions including Interim Chief Operating Officer at Ahoy Club, Head of Sales Europe at Gulf Craft, and Sales & Marketing Director and Board Member at Arksen, where he was responsible for commercial strategy, international sales and marketing. He has also worked with YATCO and has been involved in the development and launch of new ventures within the yacht sector. Having lived and worked internationally throughout his career, Dominic brings a broad global perspective and extensive relationships across the yachting industry.
Areas of Expertise
Superyacht brokerage and sales
Commercial strategy and business transformation
International sales and market expansion
International buyer representation
Negotiation and transaction management
Expert Articles by Dominic
Buying a Superyacht — The Complete Process
From defining your requirements to closing and handover, here is the complete superyacht purchasing process — explained by a broker who has guided buyers through every stage.
The Nicholson Story — From Antigua to International Yachting
From a wartime schooner in Antigua to an international superyacht brokerage — the Nicholson story spans over 75 years of yachting heritage. Here is how the company evolved.