People on the Move this Week

ACOBAR

Eduardo Colunna has been reelected as president of the Brazilian Association of Boat Builders (ACOBAR) for the 2026-28 term. The announcement was made during the Ordinary General Assembly held this week at the association’s headquarters. The event also marked ACOBAR’s 50th anniversary in the nautical industry

AIATA

AIATA, the Turkish boat brand developed by Anadolu Motor and part of the Anadolu Group portfolio, has appointed Hakan Kefoğlu as general manager of Anadolu Motor Üretim ve Pazarlama A.Ş.  Kefoğlu, with over 20 years of experience in business development, export management, and engineering, will oversee operations for AIATA, leveraging Anadolu Group’s expertise in engineering and manufacturing.

Arcadia Yachts

Federico Peruccio has joined Arcadia Yachts as the Italian builder’s new marketing and communication director. Peruccio brings over 15 years of experience in strategic communication within the luxury and industrial sectors, developed through roles at publicly listed companies and premium brands.

FarSounder

FarSounder in the US has appointed Alexia Fountain as account manager for yachting and cruise, strengthening the group’s presence across the UK and Europe. Fountain brings extensive experience across leisure marine, commercial shipping, cruise vessels, and superyacht sectors, with expertise in both new-build and refit projects. She will be based in Europe.

Mercator Marine Group

Mercator Marine Group (MMG), a Dutch watersports wholesaler comprising allpa BV, Combi Noord, Technautic, and allpa – Technik fürs Boot GmbH, has appointed Arjan Pols as CEO. Pols brings extensive experience in wholesale, organisational development, logistics, and commercial strategy, aligning with MMG’s ambitions to strengthen its position in the European watersports market.

Modus

Marine audio technology brand Modus has promoted Jason Digos to senior product testing and validation manager. Previously, Digos was senior sales trainer at Modus. In his new role, Digos will lead a four-person team and oversee the development and rollout of a comprehensive testing and validation framework, ensuring every new audio product meets strict performance, reliability, and real-world use standards before launch.

The Italian Sea Group

Fabio Zanobini has been appointed chief financial officer and manager responsible for financial reporting at The Italian Sea Group (TISG), effective April 20. Zanobini brings extensive experience in administration, finance, and control, having held senior roles in multinational and listed companies. He succeeds Marco Carniani, who served as CFO since 2022 and stepped down earlier this year.

Saxdor Yachts

Finland’s Saxdor Yachts has named Bernard J ‘Tripper’ Vincent as customer experience director for the Americas. Vincent, with over 30 years of experience in the maritime and marine industries, will lead all customer experience, after-sales, and service initiatives across North, Central, and South America. His role includes developing service infrastructure, enhancing dealer support and training, and improving owner engagement to align with Saxdor’s global standards.

Yamaha Motor NZ

Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd has hired Ramon Surrey as its new national marine manager. Surrey brings extensive industry expertise to the role, having spent nearly nine years at Hella Marine, overseeing sales across parts of Asia and the Middle East, as well as New Zealand.