Archie Cooke

About Archie

Archie Cooke is a superyacht broker specialising in yacht sales, with a focus on custom and semi-custom motor yachts. Since joining Edmiston in 2026, he brings a multidisciplinary background spanning onboard experience, yacht design and project management. His work is defined by a practical understanding of construction, specification and the realities of ownership, combined with a structured, commercially focused approach.

Areas of Expertise

Archie’s expertise is centred on motor yacht sales within the custom and semi-custom market, where design, build quality and specification are key drivers of value. He advises clients with a balanced perspective, informed by both technical experience and direct exposure to how yachts are used.

• Yacht sales of custom and semi-custom motor yachts
• 30–50 metre superyacht segment
• Design, specification and build analysis
• Buyer advisory and technical due diligence
• New build insight from large custom projects

Experience in the Superyacht Industry

Archie entered the superyacht industry through hands-on experience working onboard, gaining a clear understanding of daily operations and the practicalities of life at sea. This early exposure shaped his perspective on how yachts function beyond their technical specifications. He later moved into yacht design and project management at RWD, working on large custom new builds. In this role, he collaborated closely with shipyards, owners’ teams and brokers across multiple programmes, developing detailed knowledge of construction processes, specification decisions and the factors that influence both performance and onboard experience. His work included exposure to projects ranging from 70 to 120 metres, providing insight into the upper end of the market. Prior to brokerage, Archie held a senior commercial role within the hospitality sector, overseeing multi-site growth and operations. This experience strengthened his negotiation skills, client management approach and commercial discipline, all of which now underpin his work in yacht sales. Since moving into brokerage, he has been involved in multiple live transactions, supporting senior brokers across client engagement, viewings and technical due diligence.

Approach to Brokerage

Archie takes a structured and detail-oriented approach to brokerage, shaped by his background across design, operations and commercial management. He places strong emphasis on understanding how a yacht performs in practice, ensuring that clients receive advice grounded in both technical knowledge and real-world use. His focus is on providing clarity throughout the process, from initial search through to negotiation and completion. By combining analytical thinking with a practical understanding of ownership, he supports clients in making informed decisions aligned with their long-term objectives.