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

Yvonne Nicklaus takes over responsibility for communications and public relations at Mercury Marine
Yvonne Nicklaus takes over responsibility for communications and public relations at Mercury Marine

Appointments, departures, job changes... There's been movement at Mercury Marine Europe, Beneteau, Wellcraft, Paul Ricrad, Up To Sea, Oc Sport Pen Duick, Navicom and North Sails.

Mercury Marine structures its communications in Europe

Yvonne Nicklaus takes over responsibility for communications and public relations for Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing and Flite. She becomes the dedicated contact for media, interviews and press information on these brands.

Corentin Loizeau joins the Beneteau and Wellcraft sales teams

After six years in the Beneteau Group's production workshops, Corentin Loizeau has moved into a sales role.

He takes up the position of Sales Manager for the Beneteau and Wellcraft brands in the UK and Italian markets. This move from production to customer relations illustrates a technical profile that is moving towards development functions.

Olivier Canavese takes over as head of marine operations for Paul Ricard Islands

Olivier Canavese announces his appointment as Director of Maritime and Port Operations at Paul Ricard Islands.

His background includes experience as a merchant navy officer and operational functions. He joins the islands of Les Embiez and Bendor, with a mission focused on maritime and port operations.

Enguerrand Le Sage joins Up to Sea in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Enguerrand Le Sage becomes partner and general manager of the Up to Sea base in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.

After ten years in finance, he turned to entrepreneurship in the boating industry. Up to Sea's business is based on management, rental and owner support services.

Victor Sarfati joins OC Sport Pen Duick for the Route du Rhum 2026

Victor Sarfati joins OC Sport Pen Duick on a nine-month contract.

He is in charge of the communications and marketing department ahead of the 2026 edition of the Route du Rhum, scheduled to take place in Guadeloupe.
Her background includes agency experience, with a focus on sports marketing.

Florian Laché appointed Purchasing and Export Manager at Navicom

Florian Laché joins Navicom as Purchasing and Export Manager.

This position covers both procurement and international market development, in a context of structuring flows and distribution networks.

Ashley Overton becomes brokerage manager at Argo Yachting

Ashley Overton joins Argo Yachting as Brokerage Manager, managing transactions on the pre-owned market and assisting customers with their buying and selling projects.

Jean-Marie Dauris joins North Sails as technical sales representative

Jean-Marie Dauris joins North Sails as a technical sales representative in ocean racing project management.

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