Christian Möller
COO – Southern Wind Shipyard
Christian Möller is the Chief Operating Officer of Southern Wind Shipyard, one of the world's leading builders of high-performance sailing superyachts. Based in Cape Town, Southern Wind has earned an international reputation for combining advanced yacht construction, innovative design, and exceptional sailing performance, serving a discerning global clientele.
With extensive leadership experience across the yacht building and advanced manufacturing sectors, Christian brings a unique combination of operational expertise, strategic management, and hands-on sailing knowledge. Prior to joining Southern Wind, he held senior executive positions within the European yacht industry, including leadership roles at German sailing yacht builder YYachts, where he was responsible for production, project management, procurement, and organisational growth.
A passionate sailor himself, Christian has participated in numerous offshore and international regattas and has extensive cruising experience throughout Europe and the Caribbean. At Southern Wind, Christian oversees shipyard operations, production strategy, and project execution, supporting the company's continued growth as a globally respected builder of custom and semi-custom sailing superyachts. His focus on efficiency, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship helps maintain Southern Wind's position at the forefront of the international sailing yacht industry.
Christian is widely respected for his ability to combine technical expertise, commercial insight, and a sailor's perspective, making him a valued voice within the global superyacht and sailing community.