Founded in September 2003, the Hanse (Deutschland) Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG (HVG), a wholly owned subsidiary of HanseYachts AG, is completing the generational change. On 31 March 2026, HVG will bid farewell to its long-standing Managing Director Karsten Baas on his retirement. After almost three decades at Hanse, Karsten Baas has played a key role in shaping the development of HanseYachts, according to Germany's largest shipyard. Since joining the company on 1 August 1996, he has made an important contribution to the growth and successful positioning of HanseYachts with his great commitment, comprehensive knowledge of the industry and personal dedication. The team at Hanse (Deutschland) Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG looks back with great gratitude on their time together, the press release continues.
Sales professional Henry Bleck becomes successor
Henry Bleck, who is moving directly from HanseYachts AG to HVG, will succeed him as Managing Director. Bleck, who has been with Hanse since 2005, has extensive industry and company knowledge and was most recently responsible for the international dealer network. In his new role, he will further develop HVG's sales activities and continue the company's successful course.
Two showrooms for six brands
Founded in 2003, HVG is located in the immediate vicinity of the HanseYachts AG shipyard and the showroom of Hanse (Deutschland) Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG showroom in Greifswald. In addition, HVG operates another location with a showroom in Bernau am Chiemsee. Both showrooms are open all year round by appointment. As a HanseYachts AG dealer for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, HVG sells all of the company's brands: Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Sealine, Fjord and Ryck. In addition, the company supports a network of selected dealers in the sales area.
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Fridtjof Gunkel
Deputy Chief Editor YACHT
