Co-founder and General Manager, Caponnetto Hueber

Francis Hueber

Francis Hueber is the Co-founder and General Manager of Caponnetto Hueber, an innovation and technological laboratory and consultancy dedicated to the yachts and maritime industries. He is a Naval Architect who graduated from ENSTA Bretagne and is an expert in fluid dynamics, CFD, and hydrodynamic design. Throughout his career, he has specialized in analysing and designing high-efficiency, racing, foiling as well as low-emission yachts and vessels. Francis has participated in five America’s Cup design teams, winning twice with BMW Oracle in 2010 and ORACLE TEAM USA in 2013, and the Prada Cup with LUNA ROSSA in 2021.