Human Resources : They're changing jobs in the boating industry - April 17, 2026

Cécile Andrieu, co-CEO of MerConcept, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Wind Ship Association.
Cécile Andrieu, co-CEO of MerConcept, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Wind Ship Association.

Appointments, departures, job changes... There's been movement at Wind Ship, AIATA, Saxdor, Arcadia Yachts, Sunseeker, Temo, Groupe Beneteau and Class 40.

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Cécile Andrieu joins the Wind Ship Association

Cécile Andrieu, co-CEO of MerConcept, joins the board of directors of the Wind Ship Association. This association brings together all those involved in wind propulsion applied to maritime transport. This appointment places her alongside profiles from the engineering, transport and energy sectors, at a time when the industry is seeking to structure operational solutions around wind as a source of propulsion.

Hakan Kefo?lu takes over as CEO of AIATA

The Anadolu Group has appointed Hakan Kefo?lu as General Manager of AIATA, its dedicated yachting brand. He will oversee development and production activities. This change comes at a time when the manufacturer is continuing its industrial roll-out, with a positioning geared towards power units.

Bernard Vincent in charge of customer experience at Saxdor

Saxdor Yachts appoints Bernard Vincent as Customer Experience Director for the Americas. With over 30 years' experience in the marine industry, he will take on the challenges of customer relations and service structuring in a growing market for the Finnish shipyard.

Federico Peruccio oversees communications at Arcadia Yachts

Arcadia Yachts appoints Federico Peruccio as Marketing and Communications Director. His background spans several industrial sectors and the nautical industry. He comes at a time when the Italian shipyard is adjusting its positioning and visibility in the optimized motor yacht segment.

Steve Timms appointed interim general manager at Sunseeker

Sunseeker appoints Steve Timms as interim Managing Director. A former Operations Director, he has over 25 years' experience with the British shipyard. This transition takes place against a backdrop of capital reorganization, with the search for a permanent leader underway.

Adèle Dossmann joins the Beneteau Group in social media

Adèle Dossmann takes up the position of Social Media Manager within the Beneteau Group. She works on issues of digital visibility and community management, in a sector where brand image and customer relations increasingly rely on digital channels.

Thibaut Coutansais appointed Sales Director of TEMO France

Thibaut Coutansais takes over as Sales Director of TEMO France, specializing in electric outboard motors. He will support network development and the roll-out of new ranges, in a market driven by the challenges of energy transition.

Guewen Piton works for the Beneteau Group

Guewen Piton now holds the position of Consolidation Management Controller within the Beneteau Group. This position is part of the financial management of a group structured around several brands and international locations.

Eve Bougault takes over as executive director of Class40

Eve Bougault joins the Class40 association as Executive Director. She will be in charge of leading this ocean racing class, which includes a fleet active on transatlantic circuits and major ocean races.

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