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Nicolas Vernay Takes the Helm at Kerboat Services Cannes
Nicolas Vernay has been appointed manager of the Kerboat Services Cannes?Côte d'Azur branch.
He succeeds Sebastien David, who founded the agency in 2020 and had been directly overseeing its operations until now. This change will allow David to devote more time to the overall management of Kerboat Services.
With a background in the automotive industry, Nicolas Vernay joined the Cannes-based agency in June. He will now be responsible for its business and operational development in both the recreational boating and yachting sectors.
Alexandre Seren Joins the Management Team at the Marseille Shipyard
Alexandre Seren has been appointed deputy managing director of the Marseille Shipyard.
He has experience in the operational management of repair and refit shipyards. In particular, he served as director of operations at IMS Shipyard in Toulon from November 2022 to September 2025, after holding a similar position at Palumbo Superyachts Refit in Marseille from January 2020 to November 2022.
His arrival brings to the Marseille shipyard experience in organizing technical operations and ship maintenance activities.
Koray Ezer Becomes Director of Sport at World Sailing
Koray Ezer announces that he is taking office as Director of Athletics within World Sailing, the international sailing federation.
This appointment pertains to the international sports organization, in a context where the federation coordinates major competitions and elite sailing disciplines.
Jean-Christophe Caso Takes the Helm at XPO Racing
The marine equipment distributor XPO has hired Jean-Christophe Caso to develop XPO Racing, its new division dedicated to competitive sailing.
An experienced sailor who has competed in several editions of the Transat Jacques Vabre and the Transat AG2R, he has become the technical and sales liaison for offshore racing teams.
Its mission is to assist skippers and boat preparers in selecting equipment, drawing in particular on the Antal, Karver, and Ropeye product lines, as well as other brands distributed by XPO.
Marie-Laure Olivier Joins Ouest Sécurité Marine
Marie-Laure Olivier has joined Ouest Sécurité Marine in Lorient as a sales assistant.
She joins the company after more than 18 years at Plastimo, which is also based in Lorient. She joined the company in September 2008, initially working as an administrative assistant, with responsibilities including reception, human resources, customer service, and procurement. She then served as a sales assistant until September 2026.
This hire allows Ouest Sécurité Marine to benefit from the candidate's experience in sales management, customer relations, and administrative tasks within the industry.
Lucie Rousseau Joins Millikan Boats
Lucie Rousseau has joined Millikan Boats as an executive assistant.
She previously worked as a rental manager in the real estate industry. Her arrival marks her transition from the real estate sector to the boating industry, where she will draw on her experience in administrative management and case management at the boatbuilder Millikan Boats.
Elina Ruault Joins Cherbourg Plaisance and Cotentin Nautic
Elina Ruault has joined Cherbourg Plaisance and Cotentin Nautic as a work-study student in the role of business development and communications manager. She is fulfilling this role as part of her bachelor?s degree in Business Development Management at ISPN.
She will focus in particular on the company's communications and business development efforts, after being welcomed by David Traisnel's teams.
Andreas Lelièvre Joins Goiot
Andreas Lelièvre announces that he is taking up his new position as business developer a work-study program at Goiot, a French manufacturer of boating equipment.
Carlos A. Brito Leaves Groupe Beneteau
Carlos A. Brito has announced that he is leaving Groupe Beneteau to pursue a new opportunity in a different industry. He has worked in the areas of purchasing, procurement, and relations with manufacturing teams in the United States and Europe.
Francisca Andreani Cabezas Leaves Alliance Marine Group
After six years with Alliance Marine Group, Francisca Andreani Cabezas has announced her departure to pursue new professional opportunities. She served, among other roles, as project manager and then as brand manager Between September 2022 and May 2026, he was involved in developing strategies and streamlining the group?s brand portfolio.
Based in the Pyrénées-Orientales, she says she is looking for new opportunities in project management, strategy, and marketing.
