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InterviewJan-Erik Viitala | Axopar
Finnish brand Axopar is revolutionising the boat business by adopting a ‘platform’ approach to model development. Debuting five new models at Düsseldorf in January, the builder has sold over 2,200 boats to date in more than 70 countries with another 500-plus on order. Its co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala talks to the ...
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NewsNew manager for Turkish marina
Ecmel Çakmak named marina manager for D-Marin’s Turgutreis Marina
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NewsDometic UK Blind Systems names new MD
Kevin Lench has over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership positions
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NewsYBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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NewsAppointment at Beneteau
Groupe Beneteau announced last week that the company has named Bruno Thivoyon as its new group chief financial officer (CFO).
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NewsDavid Tydeman leaves Fairline having fulfilled remit
Tydeman’s directorship at Fairline was terminated on January 14
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NewsAppointment at LCI
US-based parts and equipment manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has named Mark Boessler as its new senior vice president of aftermarket.
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NewsInmarsat names new Yachting Ambassador
Record-breaking sailor Nick Moloney to help boost company’s profile
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YPI appoints yacht management partner
Adrian Tinkler joins the global superyacht brokerage from Burgess
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NewsForrest Wood dead at 87
The North American boating industry lost a true pioneer on Saturday as Ranger Boats founder Forrest Wood passed away at the age of 87.
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NewsObituary | Paul Wuyts
Industry loses an accomplished talent, avid sailor and good friend to many 6 December 1952 - 29 December 2019
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NewsBurgess CEO discusses outlook for 2020
Industry authority Jonathan Beckett recently sat down with The Ticker – a show broadcast live on website Yahoo Finance – to share his views on this year’s prospects for his company and the superyacht industry overall
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NewsAppointment at Xantrex
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) – parent company to Burnaby, Canada-based Xantrex marine power systems – announced Thursday that Xantrex vice president and general manager Richard Gaudet has been named president of MCE’s marine power division with responsibility for the Xantrex, Newmar and ASEA brands.
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Hatteras reveals senior management succession
Hatteras/Cabo Yachts has announced two senior management appointments, as Dave Goodman has been named chief financial officer and board member Gary Smith assumes the role of CEO, succeeding Kelly Grindle.
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NewsBrunswick appoints VP of Enterprise Technologies
Brunswick Corp has named John Reid as vice president of Enterprise Technologies. Reid brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience to the role
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NewsMarivent Yachts appoints new managing director
Mallorca-based dealership Marivent Yachts has appointed André Nelles as its new managing director.
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NewsSunseeker hires director of superyachts & dealer network
Francesco Frediani has joined Sunseeker International as director of superyachts & dealer network. Having worked in the leisure marine industry for 30 years, Frediani brings a wealth of experience to the UK yard.
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NewsTorqeedo appoints VP of sales for EMEA
Torqeedo, the German electric propulsion specialist, has named Jochen Engelmann as its new vice-president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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NewsPolaris appoints Koelsch to newly-created chief digital officer role
Polaris Inc, parent company to the Bennington, Godfrey, Hurricane and Rinker boat brands, has named Victor Koelsch as its new chief digital officer, effective immediately.
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NewsOyster Yachts founder to join board
Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK yacht-builder suggested that this acceptance was “a testament to Matthews’ faith in the future of the company he founded almost 50 ...
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