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Feadship | Tom de Vries
Feadship MD on the need to connect with a new generation
Rossetti Superyachts | Fulvio Dodich
Fulvio Dodich sets off on a new adventure in the boating world, this time as the chairman and partner of Rosetti Superyacht
Volvo Penta | Stefan Carlsson
Head of Marine Diesel | Volvo Penta
Azimut Yachts | Marco Valle
Marco Valle joined azimut yachts as a sales manager 22 years ago before rising through the ranks to become managing director in 2016. here he gives his unique insight into the market
Bavaria | Lutz Henkel
Renowned and respected, but unloved, Bavaria is undergoing a transformation. CEO Lutz Henkel reveals plans to build not just bigger boats, but to inject passion back into the brand
Fountaine Pajot | Nicolas Gardies
With growing profits, new products and huge industrial investments, Fountaine Pajot, France’s second-largest boatyard is capitalising on its achievements − notably with its trend-setting cruising catamarans.
Blue Gas Marine | Miguel Guerreiro
Miguel Guerreiro, president and CEO of Blue Gas Marine, tells IBI about the many benefits of using compressed natural gas as an alternative to gasoline and diesel in recreational boating
West Marine | Matt Hyde
As head of the world’s largest boating retail chain, Matt Hyde knows a thing or two about discretionary spending and the importance of getting youth on and around the water
Brunswick is back from the brink
After four challenging years — including the most intensive restructuring in its history — Brunswick is ‘back from the brink’ with all it’s marine divisions getting ready for growth
Correct Craft | Bill Yeargin
Bill Yeargin has taken the helm of Correct Craft and turned the company into growth based on a new focus on product development and international expansion
Lippert Components appoints general manager
Jose ‘Junior’ Cruz Medina has been promoted to general manager of Lippert Components Inc (LCI), the global manufacturer and distributor of transportation-related components.
Brian Scott named president of Brunswick's Attwood Division
Scott will head up one of Mercury’s key brands in the parts and accessories business
YachtAid Global executive director resigns
After a year of volunteer service as executive director of superyacht aid organisation YachtAid Global, Tim Forderer has resigned from his post.
Sanlorenzo launches ‘Sanlorenzo Academy’
Italian supyeracht-builder Sanlorenzo has launched the Sanlorenzo Academy, a series of courses that offer specialised training opportunities for the young.
Lund, Crestliner target women for manufacturing jobs
US builder forms Women in Manufacturing Group
Australian yacht designer retires
Peter Lowe is stepping down after more than 55 years in the Australian marine industry
Changes to Volvo Penta Executive Group
Peter Granqvist takes role as senior VP for product development, planning and purchasing
New boss at Fincantieri’s yacht and cruise ships business
Luigi Matarazzo appointed senior executive VP of Merchant Ships division
New marine skills initiative for South Africa
Multimillion rand programme for marginalised youth launches in remote coastal area
Ocean Signal appoints product manager
Steve Moore joins UK safety at specialist after seven years with Raymarine
