Human Resources: Employees Are Changing Jobs in the Boating Industry - July 24, 2026

Things are happening this summer! Appointments, departures, job changes... There have been some changes at Boats Group, Trem, SeaSafe, AS Quiberon, Dream Yacht, Ino Rope, and Tecmar.

Boats Group Strengthens Its Ties with the Boating Industry

Boats Group, the parent company of YachtWorld, Boat Trader, and Boats.com, among others, is strengthening its team responsible for relations with the boating industry with the addition of two new managers.

Alisdair Martin and Freya Olsen are joining the group to develop relationships with manufacturers, dealers, brokers, trade associations, and various stakeholders in the marine industry. Both have extensive experience in the sector, gained notably at the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA).

Federico Bova Joins Trem Italy

The Italian manufacturer Trem Italy has appointed Federico Bova as its export sales manager. With more than thirty years of international experience, he will be responsible for the company?s business development in foreign markets.

Specializing in accessories and equipment for recreational boats, Trem Italy is thus strengthening its sales organization to support its export growth.

SeaSafe Systems Appoints Nigel Parkes as CEO

After 33 years at the helm of SeaSafe Systems, its founder, Jeremy Dale, has become chairman of the board. Operational management is now in the hands of Nigel Parkes, who has been appointed managing director.

Nigel Parkes has more than thirty years of experience in marine safety equipment. His career has taken him to Ocean Safety, Remploy, Crewsaver, Survitec, and Mustang Survival UK. This appointment comes as the British life jacket manufacturer continues its design and production operations in the United Kingdom.

Guillaume Thomas Takes Over as Head of the AS Quiberon Base

In the rental sector, Guillaume Thomas is joining AS Quiberon as base manager.

His responsibilities will include managing the fleet, preparing the sailboats, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this base located in southern Brittany, a particularly busy area during the summer season.

Nicolas Bérenger Joins Dream Yacht as Senior Advisor

A well-known figure in the boating world, Nicolas Bérenger has announced that he is taking on the role of Senior Advisor at Dream Yacht.

His experience in business development and leasing operations is an asset in supporting the group?s growth initiatives and international expansion.

Gabriel Charpentier Joins Ino Rope in Concarneau

Gabriel Charpentier has joined Ino Rope as a rope maker specializing in the prototyping of textile solutions and manufacturing processes.

Based in Concarneau, the company is recognized for its expertise in developing technical textile products, particularly for the boating industry. This addition is part of an effort to strengthen the development team's capabilities.

Tecmar is preparing to bring in the next generation of its after-sales service team

At Tecmar, Jacky Genard, Mastervolt representative and after-sales service manager, is retiring after two decades with the company.

Service continuity is ensured by Stéphan, who is taking over responsibility for after-sales service. This transition guarantees the transfer of technical knowledge, which is a key issue for distributors specializing in onboard electrical systems.

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