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Ferretti Group | Alberto Galassi
Record demand and the new normal; the Ferretti Group CEO talks to IBI about record sales, acquisition targets, selling boats on Instagram, and why Forrest Gump holds the key
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.
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at ComMar Sales, Hella and Vetus
ComMar expands technical sales and support team
Brian Steele joins the company from Seakeeper Inc
Vetus appoints YellowV product sales manager to help double brand turnover
Nick Tuinenburg promoted to newly created role
People on the Move this week
New appointments at Westport, Royal Huisman, Numarine and Brunswick
Numarine expands sales team in run up to Cannes
Turkish builder says key appointments should further strengthen performance
Neander Motors announces senior management restructure
Diesel outboard manufacturer names new CEO
Royal Huisman names new MD; launches 58.5m motoryacht that stays within 500GT
Jeroen Sirag joins new strategic leadership team
Westport makes key appointment
Bob Saxon named as president of yacht sales
Brunswick makes two key promotions in Aluminum Boat Group
Lenn Scholz named president of Lund Boats, Dirk Hyde, becomes president of ABG
Sea Ray EMEA expands team
Freddy Stromsholm named as new regional sales manager
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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