WestWinn Group (Harbercraft) Appoints Neil Gilbert Director of Product Development.

 

BC-based WestWinn Group, builders of Harbercraft all-welded aluminum boats has announced the appointment of its new Director of Product Development, Neil Gilbert.

“Neil Gilbert brings an extensive amount of experience in boat design, business development and project leadership. This addition to our senior management team has been made to develop key territories. Mr. Neil Gilbert’s experience and enthusiasm will enable us to expand in new markets,” explains Byron Bolton, CEO.

Neil Gilbert’s joins WestWinn Group as a certified journeyman boat builder with extensive design and implementation credentials with respected builders including Campion Marine, Doral International, Malibu Boats and Southport Boatworks. 

Working out of the WestWinn Center of Excellence, Neil will be engaging his Product Development team to champion WestWinn’s manufacturing processes while working closely with Production, Sales and Purchasing departments.

“I am very excited about this opportunity, as we have all of the resources in place to be a global leader in all-welded sportfishing boats.”  Gilbert said.

To learn more about his many accomplishments, visit the Boating Industry Canada August 2008 digital edition at http://www.boatingindustry-digital.com/boatingindustry/200808#pg1

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