All articles by Ed Slack
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NewsBeneteau Group launches 24 new models at Cannes as part of accelerated product strategy
Chairman Bruno Thivoyon emphasises momentum maintenance amid market uncertainty in opening press conference remarks
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InterviewFerretti Group’s new CEO on systems, brand architecture, and capturing untapped markets
Ex-Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov shares how consumer goods tactics can revolutionise luxury yachting – and why reaching new buyers outside traditional circles is critical
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NewsFerretti Group’s new CEO on systems, brand architecture, and capturing untapped markets
Appointed Ferretti Group CEO in May, former Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov is bringing consumer goods discipline to luxury yachting. He discusses building scalable systems, optimizing a seven-brand portfolio, and why the industry’s biggest growth opportunity lies with wealthy buyers who’ve never considered boating. IBI sat down with Anastassov at the ...
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NewsIBI Summit 2026 unveils exclusive fireside chat with Groupe Beneteau CFO
As the countdown enters its final week, the marine industry’s premier strategic forum has secured a compelling session that goes to the heart of the industry’s most pressing strategic dilemmas
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NewsTwo Weeks to Go: IBI Summit 2026’s US Market Intelligence and M&A Strategy session offer critical insights as industry faces pivotal moment
With just 14 days until the marine industry’s premier strategic forum, the IBI Summit has lined up compelling sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities that promise to deliver the intelligence and connections boat builders and investors need to navigate 2026’s most pressing challenges
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NewsMalibu Boats CEO Steve Menneto to share insider perspective on US market dynamics at IBI Summit
Fresh from landmark European acquisition, industry leader will discuss shifting consumer trends and opportunities for international brands
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NewsIBI Summit 2026: AI and industry leaders set to shape the future of boating
Discover how AI-driven innovation and M&A strategies are transforming the leisure marine sector. Join top executives, innovators, and investors at the IBI Summit to explore opportunities for growth, consolidation, and industry leadership amidst global challenges
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InterviewInvestor Karel Komárek on deepening his stake in Ferretti Group and the ethos driving his success
Karel Komárek, founder and chairman of KKCG, has built a global investment group spanning 40+ countries. As the second-largest shareholder in Ferretti Group, he combines his passion for sailing with a commitment to Italian craftsmanship and sustainable growth. Komárek talks to IBI about his reasons for offering to increase his ...
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ItalyItalian marine industry shows resilience amid recovering consumer confidence
Despite challenges such as affordability concerns, European market stagnation, and trade uncertainties, renewed consumer interest and a stable superyacht sector pave the way for a brighter year ahead
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsIBI Summit - Seizing opportunity
Exploring strategies for long-term value creation at the must attend IBI Summit, London, July 2
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