About Us

At SF Yachts, we connect the dots. We bridge the gap between owners and the shipyards, designers, naval architects and suppliers required to realize a dream yacht project. As a GCC-based company with an international reach, we specialize in marine operations and management providing turnkey solutions across all maritime sectors around the world. Our passion for boats and sailing is the common bond that we share with our clients.

But it is our ability to understand and navigate the many regulatory updates and marine industry changes that underpins our core business. We support and guide owners through each process, providing assistance at every turn. From yacht management and maintenance to implementing elite customer service programmes, we work with owners to deliver a strong economical return on their investment, as well as to help realize even the most ambitious of designs.

Francesco Pitea

Francesco Pitea

CEO

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of SF Yachts LLC in 2013, Mr. Francesco Pitea is a dynamic leader who is passionate about the marine industry. Responsible for ensuring quality standards, increasing workforce engagement and managing company affairs, he is an effective strategist who provides results alongside an exceptional customer experience.

Don Smith

Don Smith

Chief Operating Officer

Bringing a wealth of experience in the field of business development management to his role as Chief Operating Office, Mr. Donnie Smith is a highly-respected ambassador of both the yachting industry and the SF Yachts brand. While overseeing the day-to-day and operational functions of the business, he is the lynchpin between clients' needs and operational solutions.

Fakhri Abu Elayyan

Fakhri Abu Elayyan

Director of Sales

Within his role as Director of Sales and Business Development, one of Mr. Fakhri Abu Elayyan's primary goals is the growth of the yacht sales and charter market in the local region, as well as further afield. He is an authority within the yachting sector, helping to grow the company into one of the Middle East's leading yacht service providers today.

Zaid Alzoubaidi

Zaid Alzoubaidi

Service Director

Since joining SF Yachts LLC in September 2012 as Maintenance Services Director, Mr. Zaid Alzoubaidi has brought a wide-ranging skill set to the world. Leveraging both experience and business acumen from his past roles as service advisor, fleet manager and project manager, he steers the company towards delivering first-class customer service at all times.

Saba Zeidan

Saba Zeidan

Marketing Director

Having worked across multiple high-profile superyacht brands, including Sunseeker, Azimut, Benetti and Riviera Australia since 2006, Saba Zeidan possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she applies to her role on a daily basis. Joining SF Yachts in 2013, she oversees myriad key areas, from branding and logistics to global events planning, all of which are steered with her business development mindset. More than 14 years' experience in the field is underpinned by her solid background in marketing and design.