Chief Technology Officer - Fort Lauderdale

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a proven track record in driving digital transformation within dynamic industries. In this strategic role, you will maintain oversight of our evolving application landscape, ensuring seamless integration between core systems such as Salesforce to optimise ROI, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. As part of the leadership team, you will work alongside the CIO to shape and execute the company’s long-term technology vision, aligning innovative solutions with the luxury and precision that define the yachting industry.

This position is open in Monaco, London and Fort Lauderdale. Please note that to be eligible for the position, you must have the legal right to work in the country for which you are applying.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer experience, and revenue objectives.
• Oversee the complete application landscape, with a focus on Salesforce and its integrations, to streamline workflows and maximise ROI across departments.
• Lead innovative initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and the digital yacht ownership journey.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to translate commercial objectives into scalable, secure, and data-driven technology solutions.
• Represent the technology function at board level, ensuring that technology decisions reinforce the company’s position as a trusted leader in the yachting sector.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Experience or affinity with yachting, luxury, or hospitality sectors, where precision, client experience, and brand excellence are paramount.
• Proven track record as a champion in scaling digital platforms or transforming legacy systems within a fast-moving industry.
• Strong experience with Salesforce architecture and integrations, ideally complemented by exposure to ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.
• Strategic mindset with operational agility — equally comfortable defining high-level roadmaps and engaging in architectural or implementation discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technology, translating commercial goals into measurable digital outcomes.
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and modern software practices (API-driven ecosystems, automation, DevOps, AI readiness).
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to articulate complex technical strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences

WHY Y.CO?

• Y.CO is a professional, trusted and ethical business and brand, with high doses of positivity, energy and fun.
• Y.CO is committed to working with greater purpose, lighter footprints and within a stronger community. For Y.CO sustainability is about the future. A future that's bright and a future that's kind. It's about having respect for each other and the planet.
• Our company values are naturally aligned with the new generation of Clients, crew and professionals engaging with the superyacht industry positioning Y.CO as THE company that can best serve their needs.
• Working with Y.CO is a boutique and personalized experience for our clients and team alike, we have an unwavering commitment to investing in long term relationships over short term financial gains.
• Y.CO is a privately owned founder led business. No distractions and no conflict of interests to get in the way of quick and bold decision making throughout the business.
• Opportunity not hierarchy. We have an 'all hands-on deck' approach that comes from the very top to ensure everyone across the business is well supported and their goals are achieved.
• The best is yet to come; there is long term opportunity for team members to grow with the business with the launch of Y.CO's exciting expansion plans in the US and Pacific.

At Y.CO we understand that to thrive, it requires a team spirit of merit, passion, diversity, inclusion, and equity. As an equal opportunities employer, we prioritize accountability and support each other in achieving excellence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of trust and integrity. We believe that accountability, creativity and energy are the driving forces behind our success. By embracing diverse perspectives and encouraging innovative thinking, we cultivate a culture of problem-solving and forward-thinking. That’s why we select only on the basis of skills and welcome people from every background, religion, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, and sexuality. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, promoting a workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated and all individuals have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. At Y.CO, we believe that our differences make us unique and stronger and we are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can succeed.