People
Interviews & Insights
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.
IBI Interview with America’s largest marine finance group (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI North America correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with Bruce Van Wagoner President of Wells Fargo Marine Group, the largest marine finance provider in the US market about market conditions, inventory levels and how boat manufacturers and dealers have been managing through ...
IBI interview with Mercury’s Chris Drees (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI North America correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with Chris Drees, President of Brunswick’s Mercury Marine business about market conditions, new product introductions and the challenges of managing a global manufacturing and supply footprint through the Covid-19 crisis.
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Sabre Yachts, Scania, WhisperPower Pacific and more
Riviera takes on 30 new recruits in new Queensland initiative
First marine use of new scheme to help with strong forward-order demand
Appointment at Cummins
Nicole Lamb-Hale named vice president and general counsel, succeeding Sharon Barner
Prince Philip’s connections with the marine world
The late Duke of Edinburgh was an active sailor in his younger days as well as holding office as Admiral of the Royal Yacht Squadron and President of the Royal Yachting Association and an honorary member
Pivotal figure in US boat finance retires
Bruce Van Wagoner, Marine Industry Leader of Wells Fargo Distribution Finance, is stepping down after 45 years in the boating industry, supporting the growth of distribution and inventory finance for boat manufacturers and their dealers
YATCO expands workforce
The team now has 50 years of combined experience in the yachting industry
Spirit Yachts announces new management team
The UK’s Spirit Yachts has announced changes to its senior management team. Karen Underwood, previously Spirit Yachts’ operations director, has become joint managing director alongside Mike Taylor, former head of group commercial at Oyster Yachts.
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Boater’s World, HanseYachts, Inha Works, Vesper Marine and more
Vesper hires US national channel manager
Damien Frye will be based out of Seattle, Washington
Stewart Thompson named division president for Boater’s World, adds locations
Boater’s World Marine Centers in the US is on track to triple its business in 2021, and the man largely credited with the success is being promoted to president of the division.
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:
- © 2020 Boating Communications Ltd.
- Topics A-Z
- Print Issues
- Terms & Conditions
- Privacy & Cookie Policy
- Subscribe
- Contact us