Our Team

James Barshall
Co-Founder & CEO
Veteran brand builder focused on innovation and market strategy with a dedication to quality, driving the brand to push the boundaries of sailing footwear.

Charles Finch
Co-Founder
British businessman, film producer and publisher. An ever-stylish expert in fashion and the entertainment industry and a lifelong passion for sailing and adventure.

Nat Lemieux
Head of Industry Sales and Team Manager
Accomplished American racer and former Captain of Charles Finch's classic yacht, Gael. A lifetime on the water as one of the most experienced professional yachtsmen in the business.

Reuben Arnold
Footwear Designer
Leading our creative process, from concept to production, meeting the highest standards of quality and performance.

Céline Vary
Operations Manager
Extensive experience in operations management.

Nicolas Meza
Visual communication
Brand visuals, website design, and social media strategy.
Sales
Neil Kirkby
UK Sales
Black Eyelets Brand House
+ 413 244 7971
blackeyelets@gmail.com
Ethan R. Nosel
Maritime and US sales
Starboard Sales
+ 413 244 7971
ethan@starboardsales.com
Tom Yamasaki
Japan Sales
Greenwich Showroom
+81 3 5774 1662
tom@greenwich-showroom.com