Florida – January 23, 2024

IYBA Names FGI Yacht Group Founder, Frank Grzeszczak Sr., Powerboat Broker of the Year

Frank Grzeszczak Sr. president and founder of brokerage firm FGI Yacht Group, received leading honors at the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) Annual Dinner, where he was awarded the Powerboat Broker of the Year award. Taking place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 18, the award further cements Frank Grzeszczak Sr.’s long list of accomplishments and accolades in a career that has spanned 40 years.

The annual event serves as a platform for IYBA to recognize and applaud the elite professionals in the yachting sector. During the event, selected professionals are recognized for their unwavering dedication to ethical practices, professional integrity, and charitable contributions, setting a new benchmark in the industry. Highly respected and valued, the significance of IYBA’s awards lies in their esteem within the yachting community, as they provide a chance for members to nominate and celebrate colleagues who exemplify these principles.

Powerboat Broker of the Year – IYBA Award
The Powerboat Broker of the Year Award is elected by votes from IYBA members. This award recognizes a broker specializing in the sale of powerboats. This accolade is given to a professional who not only demonstrates exemplary ethics and professionalism but also contributes positively to society and sets new standards of excellence in the yacht sales industry.

About Frank Grzeszczak Senior
Frank Grzeszczak Sr., renowned for his experience working with leading brokerage houses, has consistently been recognized as a top broker. At his previous company, he secured the position of top broker at least seven times and consistently ranked among the top three. His reputation was further solidified by being named one of the world’s leading brokers by Yachts International Magazine. Motivated to build a company that exemplified his values, integrity, and customer-service-oriented mentality, he decided to establish his own brokerage firm along the co-founder Altea Llakmani. Building a legacy that he can pass on to his family, Frank attributes his success to honesty and dedication to clients, especially in challenging times, which has fostered enduring client relationships. He excels in facilitating smooth transactions for his clients, emphasizing lasting connections.