MARINE INDUSTRY’S BERNICE RANALLI OF HOMEBROOK FINANCIAL PUBLISHES “PAULIE AND ME”
In addition to her career in the marine industry as the CEO of Homebrook Financial, Bernice Ranalli has published her book, “Paulie and Me”.
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MIKE DOWNEY NAMED DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CONTROL FOR GROUPE BENETEAU, CADILLAC
Groupe Beneteau, Cadillac Operations is pleased to announce Mike Downey as the new Director of Quality Control. Mike’s extensive career within the marine industry only reinforces our companywide commitment to maintaining a Best in Class quality control procedure and practice.
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MICHAEL MÜLLER APPOINTED NEW CEO OF THE BAVARIA YACHTS GROUP
Following his three-month tenure as Managing Director for Sales and Marketing, Michael Müller is now taking on an additional role: He has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer…
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DONALD MACKENZIE GREEN, 86: CANADIAN SAILING ICON
Donald M. Green, one of Canada’s most successful offshore sailors and a key figure in its America’s Cup campaigns of the 1980s, passed away Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 86.
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RAYMARINE’S CLEARCRUISE AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) SYSTEM WINS BEST ELECTRONICS AT THE 2019 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Raymarine’s ClearCruise Augmented Reality (AR) system was chosen as the best marine electronics product in Pacific Yachting’s annual Best In Show awards at the 2019 Vancouver International Boat Show.
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BRANDON WRIGHT FROM BRNKL WINS AWARD AT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Brandon Wright from BRNKL with award at the Vancouver International Boat Show for most innovative best in show product – remote monitoring and security for your boat.
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RON HOLLAND RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
On January 27th in Cortina d’Ampezzo Italy, Boat International Media hosted the Superyacht Design Symposium 2019, and Boat International Design and Innovation Awards.
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DAVID JONES JOINS WOODARD AND COMPANY AS DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
John Reid, President of Woodard and Company, announced that David Jones has joined the company as Director of Business Development, effective January 14, 2019.
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CAMPION MARINE HIRES NEIL GILBERT TO DESIGN NEXT GENERATION OF BOATS
Canada’s largest fiberglass boat builder, Campion Marine, and its new management team have hired marine design veteran Neil Gilbert, of Gilbert Creative Group Inc., to design Campion’s next wave of boats.
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INFORMA GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS PROMOTES ANDREW DOOLE TO PRESIDENT OF U.S. BOAT SHOWS
Informa Global Exhibitions, premier yacht show organizer and global leader in trade and consumer exhibitions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Doole to President of U.S. Boat Shows, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Miami Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Boat Show
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NAVICO APPOINTS KNUT FROSTAD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF DIGITAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands has announced that Knut Frostad has joined the management team as executive vice president of digital business and marketing.
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SMOKER CRAFT, INC. NAMES KRISTA SPARKES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND DEALER DEVELOPMENT
Smoker Craft, Inc. – a leading manufacturer of fiberglass, pontoon and aluminum fishing boats sold worldwide under the Smoker Craft, Starcraft, Starweld, Sylvan and Sunchaser brands – has announced that Krista Sparkes has joined the company as Director of Business and Dealer Development.
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REG BATES JOINS THE NORTH SOUTH NAUTCAL GROUP INC. BROKERAGE TEAM
North South Nautical Group Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their yacht brokerage service to Downtown Toronto and the Caribbean.
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WEST MARINE HIRES VETERAN RETAILER KEN SEIPEL AS CEO
West Marine, the world’s largest boating supply retailer, has hired retail executive Ken Seipel as CEO. Seipel is an experienced leader with a strong track record helping grow privately held retail companies, as well as Fortune 500 brands.
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NMMA BOARD MEMBERS HIRE FIRM TO BEGIN SEARCH FOR DAMMRICH’S SUCCESSOR
As the NMMA prepares for the September 2019 retirement of NMMA President Thom Dammrich, a committee made up of key board members across boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, along with Dammrich, met in Atlanta, Georgia last week to interview a number of executive search firms.
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ANNOUNCING THE NEW OUTBOARD SALES MANAGER AT BENETEAU AMERICA
Beneteau America is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Smith as the new Outboard Sales Manager at Beneteau America effective November 16th. Don succeeds David Aldrich in this new role.
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GROUPE BENETEAU ANNOUNCES ERWIN BAMPS’ APPOINTMENT AS CEO OF PRESTIGE
On November 1st, 2018 Erwin Bamps joined the Groupe as CEO of Prestige, reporting to Jean-Paul Chapeleau.
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ZHIK APPOINTS SALES MANAGER AMERICAS
Jerry Richards has been appointed as Sales Manager Americas for Zhik. Starting his role on January 1st 2019, Jerry will lead Zhik’s sales expansion in the USA, South America and Canada.
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IMTRA MOURNS THE LOSS OF NAT BISHOP
IMTRA Corporation and its employees are saddened by the passing of former CEO and long-time member of the IMTRA family, Nat Bishop, after a 15-year battle with melanoma.
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A.J. NICKEL LEADS THE YACHT GROUP’S NEW SHOWROOM TO OPEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE AS SALES DIRECTOR
The Yacht Group, featuring Yacht Controller and other innovative technology for the marine industry, is proud to announce the opening of its new showroom at 1300 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale. A.J. Nickel, formerly of National Marine Suppliers, has joined the firm as sales director of the new location.
