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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the USA has elected Bill Yeargin, president and CEO of US boatbuilder Correct Craft, as the new chair of its board. Prior to his appointment to chair, Yeargin was NMMA vice chair. He has served on the NMMA board of directors for more than a decade. “Bill is […]
Barrus, an importer and distributor of marine equipment in the UK, has appointed Ian Henery as area sales manager (Scotland and north of England) for the firm’s marine equipment division. In his new role, Henery will support Barrus’ network of marine dealers and promote the Barrus marine equipment range, which includes brands such as Autosol, […]
Camper & Nicholsons has confirmed changes to its team in the Middle East on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show. The superyacht brokerage and service firm, which recently opened a new office in Dubai, has appointed Giovanni Alessi Anghini’s as managing director of Camper & Nicholsons Middle East. Alessi Anghini commences this […]
Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has completed its first hire, appointing Fi Edwards as its marketing specialist. Edwards joins from British Marine/Southampton International Boat Show, having previously held roles with Harken and World Sailing. In her new role, she takes over the communications function of the business, working with founders Chris Jacobs and Thomas Guy. […]
Yacht brokerage Northrop & Johnson says it has appointed Mark Sanfilippo to its international team as head of technology & product. He will be based in the company’s Fort Lauderdale office. Sanfilippo’s career has spanned technology planning, system architecture and implementing innovative solutions, says Northrop & Johnson. As head of the technology department, Sanfilippo will […]
A+T Instruments, Hampshire-based manufacturer of high-end yacht instruments, has announced Nils Jolliffe as chief operating officer. Jolliffe is responsible for general management, scaling the business operational processes, including manufacturing, to support growth which the firm says is running at 40 per cent year on year. “Richard Tinley and Hugh Agnew have done a great job […]
Ashley Highfield has been appointed as the new CEO of Oyster Yachts. Highfield, who was previously executive chairman of the British-based luxury boat builder, has been fulfilling the interim CEO role since September 2022, following a re-organisation, and was formally offered the role last month (January 2023). The firm confirmed the news in a statement […]
Global racing league, SailGP has announced a new structure as it approaches the end of its third season and builds towards an expanded season four. SailGP will be split into different business units including SailGP League, covering commercial, marketing, events, technology and strategy. SailGP Productions covers broadcast and content while SailGP Technologies becomes the boatbuilding, design and […]
Kurt Bodnar has joined the Wichard USA team as sales manager, as the company continues to grow its business in North America. French-owned Wichard manufactures stainless-steel marine hardware and onboard equipment from its French headquarters. Wichard Group currently also include Profurl, Sparcraft, Facnor, Lorima and Peguet brands, which are represented across North America through its […]
Underwater foul-release coatings specialist, Propspeed, has appointed two new regional sales staff to serve customers in the mid-Atlantic and West Coast. Josh McGuire has taken on the role of New York and New England regional sales manager, while Cole Barone has been hired to fill the West Coast regional sales manager position. “I am excited […]
Denison has appointed Nicolas Fry as the firm’s new charter management director. Fry will be based out of the Monaco office, continuing efforts in Denison’s European expansion and the growth of the brokerage’s charter division. “I am very excited about this great opportunity to develop, expand, and oversee the charter fleet of Denison Yachting in […]