Stronger management committee in the Wichard Group
The Wichard group, still chaired by Jean-Claude Ibos, is expanding and structuring its management team. Fabrice Didden has been appointed general manager. Vincent Marsaudon, former manager of des mâts Lorima, which joined the group in 2018, is the new director of the group's composite activities. Nicolas Courant, head of the Courant rope factory, which has been a member of the group since 2022, becomes marketing director for industry. Eric Baratange, director at Maillon Rapide Péguet, handles the Group's industrial performance and Romain Poirier joins the team as administrative and financial director. They are joined by Dominique Yon and Eric Godart, sales directors, and Eric Butreau, nautical marketing director.
Cedric Macia at the head of Comus Marine
After having been a salesman for the Comus paint brand in the Grand Ouest area for 10 years, Cedric Macia took over as head of the Comus Marine entity on January 1, 2023, from Jean-Yves Pinard.
New EMEA Sales Manager at Excess Catamarans
Theo Le Lay has been promoted to Excess catamaran sales manager for the Europe, Africa and Middle East zone in January 2023. He joined the Bénéteau Group on a temporary basis as coordinator of the Lagoon and CNB Yachts large unit customer service department.
New leader at Greenline
Powerboat manufacturer Greenline Yachts has appointed Matja Grm as its new managing director. His arrival follows the departure of Ziga Petac. A connoisseur of boating, sports and motorhomes, having spent 11 years with the Slovenian company Elan, the new manager will have to implement the growth plan set by the shareholders.
Liberty Pass appoints a marketing and international director
Frédéric Wilhelm has joined Liberty Pass as Marketing and International Director. With a background in fashion and IT, he joined the subscription boat company with a multi-sector marketing background.
