Paul Cullen

Paul Cullen is a luxury yacht sales broker whose experience combines a lifelong connection to yachting with professional sailing, onboard superyacht experience and senior commercial leadership. Having worked specifically in yacht brokerage for three years, his wider experience in the industry stretches back to childhood, growing up around his family’s marina and yacht sales business. Today, he brings together practical knowledge of yachts with the commercial experience required to navigate complex, high-value transactions.

Areas of Expertise

Paul’s expertise spans the sale and acquisition of large sailing and motor yachts, alongside new build and refit projects. His experience covers yachts from 50 to 90 metres, supported by first-hand operational knowledge gained from working at sea and more than two decades of competitive sailing.

• Large motor and sailing yacht sales
• Yacht transactions from 50m–90m
• New build projects and Owner representation
• Major sailing and motor yacht refits
• Complex negotiation and transaction management

Experience in the Superyacht Industry

Born and raised in Ireland, Paul grew up immersed in the marine industry through his father’s marina and yacht sales business. He became heavily involved in competitive sailing during his teenage years and early twenties, progressing to professional sailing before spending five years working aboard superyachts as a deckhand and bosun. He has competed professionally in regattas for more than 20 years, including 12 years as part of the race crew aboard the iconic J Class yacht Ranger. Paul later completed a business degree before moving to the United States, where he spent several years in an executive leadership role with a New York Stock Exchange-listed company. This developed his experience in business strategy, complex negotiations, organisational leadership and high-value transactions. Since moving into brokerage, Paul has worked on transactions involving yachts from 50 to 90 metres, including the sale of the classic motor yacht Nero. He has also been involved as an Owner’s advisor and representative in the sale of a 90-metre new build project, alongside significant refits of sailing and motor yachts ranging from 38 to 55 metres.

Approach to Brokerage

Paul approaches brokerage with an understanding of yachts from both operational and commercial perspectives. His experience working on board means he understands the practical realities of ownership, while his business background enables him to navigate negotiations, manage multiple stakeholders and guide complex transactions towards completion. His wider interests in engineering, classic automobiles, motorsport and aviation complement this perspective. As a private rotorcraft pilot, Paul has a natural interest in technical detail and high-performance engineering, bringing an informed and practical eye to the yachts and projects he represents.