Ed Slack
Having joined IBI in 1999, Ed took on the editor role in 2005, later becoming head of TIME Inc’s marine B2B portfolio overseeing content and production of three marine titles as well as two daily websites including IBI’s newsletter.
A recipient of Italian federation Confindustria Nautica’s Boating Pioneer Award, Ed has built an extensive business network and knowledge base within the industry and is frequently asked to present and comment on market dynamics at boat shows and industry events around the globe.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)7984 026 733
- Email:
- ed@ibiplus.co.uk
- Website:
- www.ibinews.com
SustainabilityCollaboration key to sustainable leisure marine future
A detailed report by the global environmental consultancy firm Arup has outlined ways in which even small ports and harbours can become sustainable fuel hubs
ArticleOmaya Yachts and its fresh take on the catamaran
Making its global debut at Cannes, Bulgarian shipyard Omaya Yachts unveiled the Omaya 50 – a sleek, performance-focused catamaran. CEO Kaloyan Radulov reflects on the company’s journey from newcomer to serious contender in the luxury multihull market
SustainabilityCollaboration key to sustainable leisure marine future, says Arup
Environmental consultancy firm outlines ways in which even small ports and harbours can become sustainable fuel hubs
PortugalPortuguese market stabilises after post-pandemic sectoral shifts
New boat sales have plateaued, but rising demand for berths, charters, and subcontracting underscores the sector’s evolving growth potential
ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
ArticleChoppy waters ahead as Europe faces trade, regulation and affordability pressures
As tariffs rise and environmental regulations tighten, the European marine sector grapples with mounting uncertainty
FeatureNavigating change | How Finnmaster Boats is building for the future
Amid shifting market conditions, Finnish boat builder Finnmaster is using this period to refine operations, invest in innovation, and expand internationally – positioning itself for the next wave of growth
UKRedefining luxury at sea: What the boat industry can learn from Rolls-Royce
Former Rolls-Royce CEO and Oyster Yachts Strategic Advisor Torsten Müller-Ötvös shares how his philosophy of transformational luxury is reshaping the yachting world — from bespoke experiences to building lasting legacies at sea
MarinasUnlocking the marina sector: innovation, investment, and the push for integration
The marina industry is undergoing a sea change. Once fragmented and under the radar, it’s now riding a wave of investment, tech disruption, and growing demand. Industry veteran Tom Mukamal offers a rare insider’s take on this high-stakes transformation
NewsIBI Summit - Seizing opportunity
Exploring strategies for long-term value creation at the must attend IBI Summit, London, July 2
NetherlandsMetstrade 2025 unveils new identity and expanded venue
World’s largest marine B2B platform undergoes comprehensive transformation with expanded floorplan and networking opportunities, new US stage, and new-look Boat Builder Awards
ElectrificationCould Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?
How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business
NewsWhat to expect for 2025? My take on the year ahead
The trends and Trump - what 2025 has in store for the boating sector
Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
NewsTakeaways from today’s ESG debate at the Genoa Boat Show
Panellists flag the challenges and opportunities of ESG compliance at the 3rd World Yachting Sustainability Forum this morning
BBA Awards Microsite LinkHow collaboration is transforming the boat business
Tom Reed, CEO of Scanstrut, winners of the BBA 2023 Supply Chain Collaboration award for its work with Nautique in developing a magnetic charger for its ski and wake boats, talks to IBI about the collaborative process and the pressures to deliver
ArticlePincer movement of rising costs and environmental pressures
With only a handful of boatbuilders focusing on custom superyacht tenders and smaller, premium-priced ‘Riva-style’ motorboats
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