Meet the team: 3 questions with project leader and naval architect Jan Willem Frederikze
Every month we put our questions to a yachting industry professional. This time, we caught up with Jan Willem Frederikze, project leader and naval architect of Mulder Design.
1. How did you get into the yachting industry?
When my fellow students and I were ready to start graduation work our professor switched out all preferred assignments. I quickly learned that the yacht industry was not dull and catering to the privileged people as we had been told, but an intriguing business that is challenging and dynamic!
2. What has been your proudest moment?
That was when the first yacht that I could claim had my naval architecture and that I had done mostly myself, performed well. That yacht is still “my baby”.
3. What’s the best advise you could give to someone new into the industry?
Work hard but don’t overdo it. Allow yourself to make mistakes, but fix them. And be honest. People will appreciate you for this.
My favorite quote is:
You come from nothing,
You're going back to nothing,
What have you lost? Nothing!
