A new commercial director for Neel Trimarans
Henri Brisse joins Neel Trimarans to be in charge of the Group Sales Department for the 3 activities: Neel-Trimarans, Leen-Trimarans and Trimaran Yacht Charter. Henri Brisse has worked for many years in the commercial/marketing and managerial fields, particularly internationally, including 6 years with the Bénéteau Group as the brand's General Sales Manager.
Change of presidency at the Nautical Industries Federation
After 8 years at the head of FIN, Yves Lyon-Cane is handing over to Jean-Paul Chapeleau, Deputy Managing Director - Industrial Operations and Development, Boat Division of the Bénéteau Group. He was already Vice President in the previous team. He will be supported by Stephan Constance (Grand Large), Fabrice Lacoume (Yamaha), Jean-Claude Ibos (Wichard), Colette Certoux (Uship) and Gérard Lachkar (AGL)
CDK Technologies appoints new CEO
CDK Technologies is one of the leading shipbuilders in the field of ocean racing, thanks in particular to its know-how in the field of large high-performance composite parts. Acquired in majority by a group of private investors grouped together by Inspiring Sport Capital, the Breton shipyard sees the arrival of a new manager. Cyril Abiteboul, CEO of the Renault F1 Team between 2015 and 2021, has been entrusted with the general management of CDK and succeeds Philippe Facques who is retiring.
New commercial direction for Port d'Hiver Yachting
After 18 years as managing partner of Top Charter, a specialist in yacht charter, management, sales and maintenance in Port Grimaud, Thomas Origet has just taken over the position of sales manager of Port D'hiver Yachting. Based in Port Grimaud, the shipyard is a distributor of new boats and offers a wide range of second-hand boats as well as numerous winterization, refit and maintenance services.
