SAMAR Yachts

Miguel Rigo García is a naval architect. He studied Systems Engineering and Naval Technology before completing a master's degree in Naval and Oceanic Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). His expertise covers aerodynamic design, heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He was Team Lead for Electrical and Naval Development at Silent Yachts and then Head of Engineering at Cosmopolitan Yachts in Palma. Since 2026 he has led SAMAR Yachts as Co-Founder and CEO, combining engineering depth with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability at sea.

Dr. Stephan Kress holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering. His research in renewable energy took him to internationally renowned institutions such as ETH Zurich, MIT and Harvard University. As Chief Innovation Officer at Silent Yachts from 2022 to 2023, he led the development of next-generation solar-electric drivetrains for yachts from 60 to 120 ft. He then co-founded Pioneer Yachts as CTO and brought a 60 ft solar cruising catamaran to life. As Co-Founder and CTO of SAMAR Yachts, he leads the technical development of the yachts, from the solar-electric drive to the energy system.

Franz Böse has worked in electric mobility and renewable energy for more than a decade, combining academic grounding with hands-on industry experience. After a bachelor's thesis on electromobility, experience at Tesla and a master's thesis on the future of solar-electric yachting, he joined Silent Yachts as Marketing & Sales Manager and went on to spend four years as a C-level executive. As Chief Commercial Officer of SAMAR Yachts, he leads sales, marketing and commercial partnerships. Throughout his career, he has remained dedicated to advancing innovative and sustainable technologies.

Carlos Vidal was born and raised in Mallorca, where he grew up around boats in his family's marine business. He studied Industrial Design Engineering at Elisava in Barcelona, Yacht & Powercraft Design at Southampton Solent University and Transportation Design at Politecnico di Milano. For more than 18 years he has designed boats with his studio, Carlos Vidal Design, in Milan and Palma: as Head of Design at ZAR Formenti, Design Director of ZAR Mini and Head of Design for Canelli Yachts and BMA, alongside models for Sterk and Windy. At SAMAR Yachts he leads the design of the SAMAR 50, bringing the lines of the traditional llaut into a modern yacht.

Adriana Sans was born in Palma de Mallorca and studied architecture at the Technical School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM). Since 2012 she has directed renovation and interior projects at ASAH, the hotel architecture studio founded by Alvaro Sans in 1988, which has completed more than 240 projects in 40 countries. Together with Alvaro Sans she led the rehabilitation of the Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá in Milan; other ASAH projects include ME Ibiza and Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques in Madrid. At SAMAR Yachts she developed the interior details, material selection and lighting of the SAMAR 50, bringing her experience in hospitality on board.