François Richard

CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF LANEVA BOATS, FRANCE

He is a maritime entrepreneur, originally from Saint-Malo. He is involved in many key maritime issues such as offshore wind, maritime innovation and sustainable yatching.

He eis the Chief Exploration Officer (CEO) of Lanéva, a Monaco-based startup that designs and develops pleasure boats combining electric and silent propulsion, noble and sustainable materials and intelligent navigation functions.

Laneva embodies the future of the pleasure boat, a state of the art upgraded dayboat, made with sustainable materials by passionate Italians, that will make your sea trip a unique and memorable experience.

With over 90% fuel efficiency, the boat offers smooth acceleration around the best spots on the planet, in addition to the comfort of a silent, odourless and fuel-free ride.

Each Laneva boat can be customised to your needs with a specific propulsion system and tailor-made options. More info on www.laneva-boats.com