Ressources Humaines : They're changing jobs in the boating industry - January 9, 2026

The year 2026 is off to a flying start, with a wave of appointments and professional moves in the yachting industry, both on the shipyard side and in the sales and equipment networks. There has been movement within Axe Sails, Locaponton, R-Marine, Lagoon, Lorima, Den-Ran, Rudder & Moor, Sanlorenzo Yacht, Lider, Alliance Marine Group and Elec Plaisance Bretagne.

Maud Mucheron joins Axe Sail after training at INB

Maud Mucheron has just graduated from the technical sales course at INB Concarneau, and joined the Axe Sail dealer in Cherbourg. She is now a new sailboat saleswoman, supporting the projects of sailboat enthusiasts.

Antoine Cornil appointed Operations Director at Locaponton

Antoine Cornil takes charge of operations at Locaponton, a company specializing in the rental and installation of floating pontoons, which he joined in 2016.

Guillaume Jubert takes over R-Marine after 8 years with Suzuki Marine France

Sales manager for Suzuki Marine France, Guillaume Jubert is now turning to entrepreneurship. He announces that he has taken over R-Marine alongside Léna and Alistair Rouxel.

Cédric Ramadier takes over as plant manager at Lagoon

After several years in production functions at the Bordeaux site, Cédric Ramadier has been appointed Plant Manager. He will be in charge of teams and production at the Vendée-based manufacturer's industrial site, against a backdrop of increasing production rates in the catamaran segment.

Maxime Breuzin appointed Design / Methods Manager at Lorima

Maxime Breuzin joined Lorima, a Breton specialist in carbon masts for ocean racing and superyachts. He is now in charge of the Engineering and Methods Department. He previously held the position of Methods Engineer in the same structure, with a central role in the custom mast production chain.

Antoine Le Guern joins Den-Ran in sales and technical development

Antoine Le Guern has taken up the position of Sales and Technical Development Manager at Den-Ran, a company specializing in electronic equipment and onboard solutions. He was previously site manager at Le Pennec shipyard.

Berk Bayraktutan joins Rudder & Moor as yacht broker

Previously Sales Manager at Leopard Catamarans Turkey, Berk Bayraktutan is moving to Rudder & Moor. He will be working as a yacht broker, mainly in the brokerage and sales of top-of-the-range sailing yachts and catamarans.

Giovanni Rovelli appointed Sales Manager Superyacht at Sanlorenzo Yacht

Giovanni Rovelli announces his arrival at Sanlorenzo Yacht as Sales Manager for the superyacht division. Prior to this, he held a similar position in business development and sales in the yachting world, with particular expertise in the premium segment.

Tara Troussier launches freelance project management business

Tara Troussier starts a new mission as an independent Senior Project Manager. She previously held project coordination and management positions in several ocean racing projects.

Xavier Bernard joins Lider as Technical Sales Manager for Western France

Xavier Bernard takes up the post of technical sales representative for Sun-Way and Mecanorem trailers at Lider. He previously held a similar position at T-Top Outdoor.

Charlotte Henry appointed Finance and Administration Director at Babcock France

After more than six years with Alliance Marine Group, where she successively held the positions of Group Controlling Manager and Director, Charlotte joins Babcock France. She takes on the role of Administrative and Financial Director, based in Le Cannet-des-Maures.

Edouard Pascal Benois launches Elec Plaisance Bretagne

A well-known figure in the field of onboard electronics, Édouard Pascal Benois announces the creation of Elec Plaisance Bretagne as of January 2026. This new structure is a continuation of his experience at EBtec (2015-2025), with the ambition of supporting yacht owners in their electrical and electronic refit projects, including propulsion. Based in Brittany, the company intends to position itself as a benchmark technical partner for the modernization of onboard installations.

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