Ressources Humaines : They're changing jobs in the boating industry - May 16, 2025

Appointments, departures, job changes... There's been movement at Team Winds, Notik, Feadship, Azimut, Nimbus, Capt'n Boat, Neel Trimaran, Navan

Clémentine Reverdy, heading for independence

After six years aboard dynamic structures such as Team Winds and Yellow Impact Sailing, Clémentine Reverdy has decided to cast off and sail under her own flag. Her new course: freelancing, with a clear positioning as a project manager specializing in nautical coordination, event logistics and operational preparation. This decision marks a step towards professional emancipation, driven by a clear vision: to combine expertise in the field with agility in the service of a variety of nautical projects. With the same passion, she now wishes to shape her own professional navigations, far from the beaten track.

Sébastien Vogliolo, NOTIK's new sales manager

Sébastien Vogliolo continues his career in the nautical sector by joining NOTIK as a technical sales representative. After working in a variety of sales and customer relations roles in the yachting industry, he joins this company specializing in equipment and services for yachting professionals. This new role will enable him to bring invaluable expertise in the field, as the company continues to grow and diversify its product ranges. It's part of a dynamic of close proximity to construction sites and service providers, at the heart of the sector's technical needs.

Henk de Vries, transmission at Feadship

A major page has been turned in the world of superyachting. Henk de Vries III, a historic figure in Feadship, is stepping down as CEO of Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw and Director of the Feadship Group, after almost forty years of service. From May 1, 2025, he will retain an ambassadorial role, still carrying the image of the shipyard he has embodied. This departure marks a generational transition in an emblematic company, known for its ability to innovate while maintaining the highest standards of industrial and artisanal craftsmanship.

Andrea Antichi, Azimut's new CEO

Andrea Antichi takes over the reins of the Azimut Division within the Azimut-Benetti Group. Officially appointed on May 12, 2025, he will report directly to CEO Marco Valle. He will have to steer the industrial and economic strategy of a brand facing strong competition in the 50 to 100-foot segments, in a context of pressure on lead times and prices. His mission will be to maintain production levels, while ensuring the shipyard's upmarket positioning and international visibility.

Johan Inden, continuity and strategic management at Nimbus

Johan Inden becomes CEO of the Nimbus Group. This strategic move illustrates the Scandinavian group's desire to strengthen its governance, in a context of range extension and commercial structuring on a European scale. Johan Inden, familiar with the world of Nordic yachting, will bring his experience in managing brands with high technical value.

Laurentine Simonet leaves Capt'n Boat

After five years with Capt'n Boat, Laurentine Simonet is leaving the platform that brings together sailors and professionals. She has actively contributed to the structuring of the brand image, business development and the consolidation of links with professional yachting players. Her departure marks a new stage for this young company, but also a personal turning point in a career that could well lead her to other entrepreneurial or cooperative projects.

Miguel Guimarães joins NEEL Trimarans

After more than twenty years sailing between Portugal, Brazil and France with brands such as Dufour Yachts, Nautitech Catamarans and Descobreventos, Miguel Guimarães has now decided to devote himself to the world of trimarans. He joins NEEL Trimarans as Sales Manager, with a clear commitment to refocusing on a technical, innovative and unique product in which he sees himself at home. This change illustrates a profound reorientation, between a personal passion for multihulls and a high-potential industrial opportunity.

Vittorio Castellini takes the helm at Navan

The Brunswick Group entrusts the general management of its Navan brand to Vittorio Castellini. Positioned on sport and family units, Navan is intended to complete Brunswick's offer with fast, versatile models. Vittorio Castellini's appointment is aimed at structuring the brand's growth in Europe, with ranges designed for mixed use and strengthened distribution networks.

Frances Hunt takes over as Marketing Director at Wescom

Wescom announces the arrival of Frances Hunt as Head of Marketing. Known for her strategic rigor and knowledge of the marine safety equipment market, she is responsible for supporting the brand's international development, in a changing sector where regulation, product reliability and segmented communication have become key issues.

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