Interviews & Insights
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ArticleInsider | Chiara Marzucco of Quick SpA
Quick in motion; With new investors onboard, the Italian equipment manufacturer lifts the lid on its ambitious growth strategy
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Article
Insider | Karim Donnez, group president, marine, BRP
Karim Donnez was named president of BRP’s marine group last May
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Interview
In converstation with Giorgio Besenzoni
A revolution in boat design is forcing equipment manufacturers to adapt; Besenzoni’s president talks to IBI about the importance of aesthetics and why products need to have a ‘wow’ factor
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Article
Insider | X Shore CEO Jenny Keisu
The Swedish brand with a pioneering approach; CEO Jenny Keisu talks about the builder’s journey and its goal to produce the first net-zero craft by 2030
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Article
Marc Diening | Bavaria Yachts CEO on the brand's outlook
Judging by the queues to jump onboard its latest launches at boot Düsseldorf last month (90-minute wait times over the weekends), Giebelstadt, Germany-based sail and motorboat builder Bavaria is back on track after it was plunged into administration in 2018. IBI caught up with CEO Marc Diening at the show ...
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Article
Chad Lyon- Marine Industry Leader, Wells Fargo DF Marine Group
As the commercial leader for Wells Fargo Distribution Finance’s marine group, Chad Lyon oversees the US bank’s significant wholesale finance interests in the North American leisure marine sector.
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Article
Suppliers and purchasing
VP Purchasing at Groupe Beneteau’s Boat Division, Delphine Planes talks to IBI about relationship building and the three words that can torpedo a supplier’s chances
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Interview
Insider | Hallberg-Rassy CEO Magnus Rassy
US sales have taken off for the renowned Swedish builder
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Opinion
Paul Strzelecki | Developing the right business culture
”Such times require blood, sweat and laser focus,” writes Strzlecki. “Developing the right culture is a critical way a business can turn challenges into opportunities.”
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Article
Insider | Permare Commercial Director Barbara Amerio
On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Amer Yachts’ Barbara Amerio talks to IBI about the ongoing drive for sustainability, equality and why the collaborative approach is not just rewarding, but vital
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Article
Sustainable Design |
In conversation with Amedeo MigaliThe managing director of Micad, an engineering company specialising in the leisure marine sector and having worked with the likes of Azimut Yachts, Beneteau, Blue Game and Silent Yachts, talks to IBI about ecological design, and why true sustainability starts on the drawing board – and must factor in future ...
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Article
Sleipner | Marius Torjusen
Thruster specialist Sleipner is arguably Norway’s most recognised leisure marine equipment brand. IBI caught up with the Marius Torjusen, Sleipner Group Chief Commercial Officer, to learn about current challenges and the market outlook
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Article
Insider | Dometic Group's Juan Vargues
The appointment of Juan Vargues as president and CEO of Dometic Group in 2018 represented more than just a change in leadership for the Sweden-based equipment and accessories supplier. It also signalled a significant change in the way the company does business.
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Article
LALIZAS | Stavros Lalizas, Founder & CEO
The Greek manufacturer and distributor has come a long way since its foundation 40 years ago. Its founder reveals future plans for the Group that now comprises six leading brands and a global manufacturing footprint.
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News
Raymarine’s Gregoire Outters on why 2022 will be tranformative
More than crystal ball gazing: IBI talks to general manager Gregoire Outters about how Raymarine is adapting product to meet new customer demands, the direction of new R&D, supply chain issues and recruitment efforts for 2022 after a year of new owners, new investment and record sales
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Interview
Insider | Luiz de Basto on design
How does the global concept of culture – everything from the way we live, our values, behaviours and tastes – impact the niche world of boating? Luiz de Basto, the Miami-based yacht designer, with a wide portfolio in both custom and production yachts, tells IBI how a multicultural background has ...
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Interview
Mission Critical Electronics | Kevin Moschetti
Kevin Moschetti, CEO of Mission Critical Electronics Since little equipment on a boat will operate without power, enabling a steady supply of clean, stable current is foundational to modern boat design and critical to the functionality of onboard equipment. As the head of a company that drives ...
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Interview
In conversation with: Luca Bassani
When it comes to colour, the boat industry had for many years appeared to have taken a leaf out of Henry Ford’s design notebook – prospective owners of a Model T Ford could have it in any colour ”as a long as it was black.” Generations of boaters would ...
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Interview
Wells Fargo Marine Group | Chad Lyon
Named commercial leader for Wells Fargo Distribution Finance Marine and RV group in May, Chad Lyon takes the reigns as head of the US bank’s significant leisure boating business following the retirement of Bruce Van Wagoner in April. IBI’s Craig Ritchie speaks with Lyon, coming into the leisure boat industry ...
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Interview
Lippert Components | Brian Hall on supply chain costs
With annual sales approaching $3 billion, LCI Industries supplies highly engineered components to OEMs of RVs, boats and other segments, along with their related aftermarkets, and knows a thing or two about material costs. In 2020, steel and aluminium made up more than 50% of the company’s raw material ...
