There has been a change of ownership at the Greifswald yacht builder Hanseyachts AG. The shipyard has a new strategic investor in Andreas Müller. The entrepreneur, who lives in Tyrol, brings with him extensive experience in the areas of financial services, corporate management and transformation. With his investment, Hanseyachts plans to develop further market shares and secure the competences at the Greifswald business location.
I believe we are well positioned after the transformation." Andreas Müller
As the owner of Müller Verwaltung GmbH and main shareholder of S.D.L. Süddeutsche Leasing AG, Andreas Müller is responsible for a broadly diversified group of companies. His activities cover the areas of industry, mobility and financial services. As a strategic investor and founder of several start-ups, he also supports technology-orientated growth companies. These include the Bavarian FinTech cap-on, an IoT specialist that is working with Thyssenkrupp to establish new data-based business models and usage-based financing solutions on the global market.
Expertise and social commitment
Müller himself is the owner of a Sealine. The once British motorboat brand was taken over by Hanseyachts in 2014. He is also passionate about sailing. In terms of business management, he has in-depth expertise in the areas of corporate finance, corporate management and transformation. His experience in the financial services industry and his involvement in numerous international M&A transactions would make him a valuable partner for Hanseyachts, the Greifswald-based company is optimistic.
In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Andreas Müller is also socially committed. As a long-standing sponsor of SSV Ulm, he has contributed to the economic stabilisation of the club, which ultimately led to its promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga. He is also a co-partner of Allgäu Airport (Munich West Airport) and, as an investor, supports an Indian education start-up to promote early childhood education and development.
Prospects for Hanseyachts
By joining Hanseyachts, Andreas Müller is not only contributing his extensive experience, but also his special affinity for yachts. "With its organisational structure and innovative way of thinking, Hanseyachts under the leadership of Hanjo Runde fits in perfectly with the orientation and principles of my group of companies," says Müller. He continues: "Following the transformation, I believe we are well positioned not only to secure the valuable expertise of the Hanse team at the Greifswald business location, but also to jointly develop further market shares."
