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In conversation with: Claudia D’Arpizio
IBI’s Francesca Goi talks to Claudia D’Arpizio, globally recognised expert on the trends that are shaping consumer spending patterns in luxury segments
Gulf Craft | Mohammed Hussein Alshaali
Chairman of the Middle East’s largest boatbuilder, Gulf Craft, Mohammed Hussein Alshaali outlines his plans for the future UAE-based builder, including development of its Gulf Craft small boat brands, the launch of the world’s largest all composite superyacht, and how the market has evolved since Covid. He talks to IBI’s ...
Brunswick Corp | Brenna Preisser
As president of Business Acceleration at the boating industry’s biggest company, Brenna Preisser has a dizzying number of responsibilities including oversight for Freedom Boat Club, the Tech Nexus Incubator, seven Finance & Insurance brands, a new boater training venture, human resources – and if that is not enough – she ...
VPLP | Quentin Lucet
IBI speaks with Quentin Lucet, naval architect at France-based naval architecture and design firm VPLP, specialising in the application of foil technology to the design of racing mono and multihulls.
IBI Interview with head of US boating association (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI Contributor Craig Ritchie speaks with NMMA President Fred Hugelmeyer about the state of the US boating market and the prospects for the association’s boat shows in 2021. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video by clicking here.
IBI Interview with top execs at Fairline (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Fairline’s Chief Operating Officer Peter McNulty and Chairman Jason Carley.
Propspeed | Chris Baird
With a product representing a win-win for OEMs, service yards, their boat owners and the environment, Propspeed is on a mission to quadruple turnover within five years. IBI talks to CEO Chris Baird and the team driving the rapid expansion.
Wells Fargo Marine Group President on boat finance in the US - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript highlights of IBI’s recent interview with Bruce Van Wagoner on current trends in the North American leisure marine industry, inventory pipeline levels, forecasting in the age of Covid-19 and whether boat dealerships can become too big to fail.
Dometic’s Peter Kjellberg on Innovation
Chief marketing officer and head of Global Verticals at Sweden’s Dometic Group – Peter Kjellberg – goes on the record about what it takes to successfully innovate
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at C&N, Navico and The Landing School
Navico hires Americas PR manager, brings role in-house for first time
Kim Rodriguez will operate from Navico’s recently opened Ft Lauderdale office
C&N names Gordon Hui as senior sales broker
Owner of Victoria Marine Asia to join company’s Hong Kong office
The Landing School names new president
Sean Fawcett has served as Dean of Education since 2018
Global Distribution Solutions appoints UK sales director
Rob Lyne has over 30 years of industry experience
Dag Pike: venerable navigator, seaman and IBI contributor dies, aged 88
Seasoned seaman, navigator and marine journalist Dag Pike, who wrote for IBI and many other publications for decades, has passed away, aged 88.
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at GMBA, SYUK and Vision Marine Technologies
Vision Marine names entrepreneur to board
Financier Alan D Gaines appointed chairman
Superyacht UK elects new chair
Stephen Hills is Pendennis Shipyard’s commercial director
IBI adds to Forbes’ list of notable women in the boating industry
On Wednesday we reported on Forbes’ celebration of International Women’s Day with a selection of three women from the boating industry who the magazine highlighted as high achievers:
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