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Erwin Bamps | CEO, Gulf Craft
After a six-year absence, Erwin Bamps returned in April as CEO of Gulf Craft, where he works alongside chairman and majority shareholder Mohammed Hussein Alshaali. At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Bamps spoke with IBI’s Middle East correspondent about his return to the UAE’s leading yacht and boat builder.
In conversation with Tony Castro
Renowned designer Tony Castro shares his insights on the evolving direction of yacht design
Lenn Scholz | President | Boston Whaler
Boston Whaler president talks about adapting a storied brand to changing consumer needs and wants
Aine Denari | CTO, EVP | Brunswick Corp
Named Brunswick Corp chief technology officer and executive vice president in August while assuming further new responsibilities as president of its Navico Group business unit, Aine Denari is expected to lead the next phase of evolution for Brunswick’s technology business.
Building on the ultimate platform
Fresh from the success of a record-breaking Metstrade, IBI sat down with Niels Klarenbeek, Director of Metstrade, and Patricia Becker, Exhibition Manager, to discuss the event’s highlights, challenges, and future plans
HanseYachts' CEO Hanjo Runde on driving efficiencies and adapting to new market dynamics
Hanjo Runde talks to IBI about driving efficiencies to hit double-digit margins and how the boatbuilder is adapting to new market dynamics.
Bye bye, summer in the north!
Amidst the AC and boat show fever, take time to work on your ABC plans
Magnus Rassy | CEO | Hallberg-Rassy
Located on Sweden’s west coast, an hour north of Gothenburg, HallbergRassy is one of the sailing world’s most recognised and respected brands.
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK expands sales team
Geraint Skuse’s promotion to sales broker follows a 16-year tenure within the group
Hill Robinson appoints chief operating officer
Former SOS Yachting CEO to drive operational strategy, commercial growth and UHNW client engagement across the company’s global network
EPTechnologies hires new senior sales manager
Martin Schwarz joins marine propulsion firm with immediate effect
Ex-Sunseeker, Fairline exec joins TheYachtMarket
Industry expert Bryan Jones to drive global growth and innovation
Obituary: Brian Collings
The co-director of AMF Boats and founder of Rivercity Marine has passed away
Sunreef Yachts opens Ft Lauderdale office, appoints US managing director
Polish cat builder strengthens US footprint; Philip Bell to lead American operations
SAMSA appoints permanent CEO amid increase in marine traffic
Captain Dennis Mqadi joins the South African Maritime Safety Authority from Transnet
Benetti appoints new president of sales for Asia
Angel Zhou will oversee the builder’s commercial, marketing, and customer satisfaction activities across the region
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at MAN Engines, MarineMax, Sunseeker and more
Executive appointment at MAN
Daniel Strucks to succed Mikael Lindner as head of MAN Engines business unit
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