The team
Océan Développement was founded in 2008 by two renown sailors and athletes, Stève Ravussin and Franck David. Today the shareholders and management team members are Marco Simeoni, Franck David and Jean Guyon. Océan Développement’s team is also centred around a core group of long term members, engineers and sailors with a passion for sailing and performance, which over the years has developed a strong know-how about renewable energies and innovations in the context of ocean sailing. This highly skilled team is today fully dedicated to bring to life the new MODX series.
Marco Simeoni
Shareholder and president of Race for Water
marco.simeoni@raceforwater.org
Franck David
Shareholder and CEO
franck.david@oceandeveloppement.com
Jean Guyon
Shareholder and CCO
jean.guyon@oceandeveloppement.com
Jean-Marc Normant
CTO
jm.normant@oceandeveloppement.com
Martin Gavériaux
Lead Engineer
martin.gaveriaux@oceandeveloppement.com
Jeanne Noel-Metayer
Communication & marketing manager
j.noel-metayer@oceandeveloppement.com
Raphaël Lambot
Captain
raphael.lambot@oceandeveloppement.com
Emily Garros
Crew
Elsa Galilea
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of the MODX 70 series
The MODX 70 combines innovations and cutting-edge technologies to achieve the objective of 100 % renewable energies. Reaching the goal of ‘cruising @ zero emission’ is the result of multiple collaborations between the Ocean Développement’s engineering team and several well established and renown partners.
Our technology partners
Brittany based strat-up, dedicated to the design and production of an innovative, automated, inflatable and retractable wing system for the yachting industry.
Madintech developps hardware and software solutions for the performance demanding world of offshore racing. The ‘mad in technology’ team of expert brings its expertise to the MODX 70 in terms of autopilot and energy management.
The Ecole Navale is a 200 years old naval engineering school, which develops strong technology partnerships with corporations involved in the development of sailing and marine propulsion technologies.
GOIOT, official supplier of the MODX 70: In the context of the development of custom products dedicated to the MODX 70, Océan Développement benefits from the expertise of the company GOIOT, which innovates with its product ranges: Magic, SportAl, LuxAir, Satelly and TRIAK. GOIOT integrates the concern of durability from the design stage, while combining ergonomics and performance thanks to its long experience in the field of aluminum product manufacturing. More information on www.goiot-systems.com
Architecture and design
Ocean développement’s engineering team has been leading this key step of the design and development of a game changer concept, to bring to market the new concept of sustainable yachting.
The firm’s internationally renowned team, comprising naval architects, engineers and designers, works all over the world on projects to build sailing and motor vessels.
An open minded communication agency providing consulting services to build brand awareness and digital marketing.
Institutionals
Bpifrance is the national agency for innovation, supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem through financial and consulting services. Bpifrance has qualified and supported the MODX project throughout feasibility studies and industrial development.
Pole mer Bretagne Atlantic is the regional cluster of small and large compagnies contributing to the development of the ‘blue economy’. The MODX project has been awarded the Pole’s label as a high potential project.
The French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) has awarded the MODX the i-Nov7 price in the Sustainable and intelligent mobility category. This national competition aimed at identifying and supporting innovative industrial projects, with a high potential for national and international business Development.
The Britany region supports local initiatives and entrepreneurship programs to help grow the local economy.
Eco-CHARTER
The Race for Water Foundation is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of water and the oceans. Today, seriously under threat from plastic pollution, it is imperative that we protect what is an essential resource for life. Race for water is a long-term partner of Océan Développement and this relationship will be key in the definition and implementation of the MODX Eco-expedition model.
