David Seal

David Seal is the Head of Video Production at Northrop & Johnson, a position he has held since February 2021.5 He is known for his innovative approach to yacht marketing through video content and social media.14

Career Background

David's journey in the yachting industry began far from the ocean. Born in Wolverhampton, UK, he moved to Italy where he started working with Norberto Ferretti, translating yacht instruction manuals.1 This led to roles at CRN shipyard and eventually yacht brokerage in 2006.13

Current Role and Achievements

As Head of Video Production, David leads a team that films superyachts in various global destinations.1 He is the founder of the "Yachts For Sale and Charter" YouTube channel, which has become a powerful marketing platform for Northrop & Johnson.12 David's YouTube presence extends to three channels with a combined subscriber base of 260,000.2

Skills and Expertise

• Video production and marketing in the yachting industry
• Yacht brokerage and sales
• Multilingual (fluent in English and Italian)5
• Public speaking (has served as Master of Ceremonies at industry events)6

Personal Interests

Outside of work, David enjoys researching history and has a personal goal to cruise the British Isles in a small boat, producing historical documentaries along the coastline.1

David Seal's innovative approach to yacht marketing through video content has established him as a significant influencer in the yachting industry.4