The Team.
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Tim Ulrich
Tim has been a yacht designer for over 25 years, now having more than 40 motor- and sailing yachts under his belt, for which he has been responsible from the initial concept to their christening. But to be precise, it all began much earlier. As a sailor from his earliest childhood, an airbrush artist, and a yacht enthusiast who was drawing designs and layouts of yachts as a teenager, his path was clearly predetermined. Today, he has gathered a fantastic team in his studio that not only realizes the most challenging visions but also develops magnificent ideas. When he's not in the office or somewhere by or on the water (which is rare), he is often found either under or driving pre-war cars.
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Xenia Jochum (on the right)
Xenia often proves to be a rock in the storm with her calm and thoughtful demeanor, but don’t mess with her. She holds a Master of Arts in Interior Design and has been with us since 2017. She is fascinated by the style of classic yacht interiors and has a knack for translating their aesthetics, functionality, and value into a modern, bright, and clear design style for yachts and superyachts. Her design skills are complemented by ample experience in technical implementation. With her talents as an interior designer and her love for cooking and food, she should urgently design a restaurant – it would be a wonderful place but not so great for the waistline.
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Philipp Lebranchu
Philipp joined our team in 2017 and has since become an indispensable part of our studio. His ability to remain composed and pragmatic, even when faced with the most chaotic situations, is truly remarkable.. Moreover, his calm is so profound that he even manages to tame 100,000 bees in his spare time, showcasing his extraordinary multitasking skills. In addition to having a keen eye for the aesthetics of yacht exteriors, Philipp is an absolute expert in the technical realm. He consistently delivers solid, meticulously planned, and calculated solutions. Yet, what sets him apart is his capacity to surprise with innovative, out-of-the-box approaches.
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Bjarne Lüders
Born in Hannover, shaped by six years in Switzerland, and with family roots at the North Sea, Bjarne’s path seems almost naturally connected to clarity, calmness, and a subtle fascination for ships and open horizons. From a young age, drawing was more than just a hobby. It was the starting point of a creative curiosity that later found its direction in Product Design. Combining technical understanding with artistic ambition, he developed a design approach that aims for functionality and timelessness. Creating high-quality, durable products is not just a goal, but a standard he sets for himself. Product visualization is another field he is particularly passionate about, giving ideas a clear and tangible presence. Outside of work, he enjoys bouldering. What excites him most is recognizing patterns and finding smart solutions – a mindset that translates seamlessly into his design process.
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Jason Richardson
Jason joined the team in 2026, bringing five years of yacht design experience and a passion for creating things that extends far beyond the marine industry. Originally from England, he made the move to Germany in search of new opportunities and experiences. Officially, at least. Unofficially, the quality of the local beer may have played a small role in the decision. Design has always been more than just a profession for Jason. Whether it's yachts, products, spaces, or everyday objects, he is fascinated by the balance between aesthetics, functionality, and clever problem-solving. Outside of work, you'll usually find him on a tennis court, heading off on a road trip or quietly working to improve Anglo-German relations through Monty Python, proper cups of tea, and the occasional badly timed British joke.
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Katharina Merz
Born and raised near Koblenz, she grew up as a true country girl with the cheerful and open-minded spirit of the Rhineland. After completing her apprenticeship as an interior decorator in Munich in 2015 and studying Craft Design near Aachen, she consistently pursued her goal of becoming a yacht designer, never shying away from taking bold leaps into the unknown. Her career has taken her from upholstery and canvas construction in a sailmaking workshop in Greifswald to leading design and upholstery development for series production in Fulda, working on projects for brands such as Brabus, Axopar, and HanseYachts AG. Along the way, she developed a strong combination of creative and technical expertise, including programming and operating CNC-controlled quilting and sewing systems. Outside the studio, she enjoys singing in a choir, yoga, meditation, traveling, and concerts. Family has always been her anchor and remains one of the most important parts of her life.
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Alexia Saliverou
Alexia originally comes from Münster and moved to Leer for her studies – a step that brought her closer to both her professional goals and the northern horizon. When she is not working on drawings, you will most likely find her somewhere near the water. Sailing, swimming, or simply enjoying a fresh breeze – anything connected to the sea quickly sparks her enthusiasm. She also loves traveling, preferably by car with her dog, heading toward the coast or the mountains to recharge. As a design engineer, she works with great care, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility. She values clear structures, thoughtful details, and reliable results. In the team, she is known as a quiet and reliable design engineer who can always be counted on – calm, down-to-earth, and with a subtle sense of humor that makes collaboration easy and enjoyable.
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Sören Wiesrecker
Since starting as an intern with us in 2019, Sören has stayed loyal to the studio, enhancing it with his expertise in industrial design and visualization. When he's not out on his wakeboard after hours, he augments this expertise with a profound knowledge of wines, which frequently sparks interesting discussions at our Beiderbeck bar. Sören introduces a very modern, organic style to our studio with his flowing forms and is an absolute perfectionist. His ambition and determination to understand and fine-tune everything down to the last detail often imbue our visualizations with that certain something. It's hard to define exactly what it is, but its presence is unmistakably felt.
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Dagmar Kessler
Born in the Alps and trained at Siemens in office management, there was little to suggest a career in superyachting apart from a love for the sea and a passion for interior design. Fortunately, things took a different turn. She became part of the team shortly after the studio's founding and has since absorbed everything about superyachts, materials and projects like a sponge. She feels as much at home in Antibes Port Vauban as she does wearing a helmet on a new build or sailing classics at Kiel Week. With her friendly and open manner, she is well-liked everywhere and has become indispensable in the yachting world, far beyond the beiderbeck studio.
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Daisy
Meet Daisy, our design studio's fluffy mascot!
With her dazzling white fur and a gaze that radiates calm and creativity, Daisy is more than just a mascot; she's our daily dose of inspiration.