Interviews & Insights – Page 3
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InterviewIBI Interview with Oyster’s Richard Hadida (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, Owner and CEO of Oyster Yachts about the company’s direction since he came onboard and the outlook for demand and new products over the near term. In this excerpt, Hadida shares his thoughts on coming ...
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Brunswick Corporation | David Foulkes
David Foulkes’ career to date has been underscored by one great passion: design. IBI contributor Francesca Goi speaks with Brunswick’s chief executive officer about his roots in the Mercury Division responsible for development all of the company’s engine products since 2007, including the recent successful line of more powerful outboards.
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IBI Interview with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s biggest boatbuilder with three ranges – Finnmaster, Grandezza and Husky. In this excerpt, Björklund discusses the builder’s plans for continued growth. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video ...
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Beneteau Group CEO, Jérôme de Metz - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent interview with Beneteau Group CEO where is explains the thinking behind the French builder’s ambitious new strategy to cope with a fast changing market
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IBI interview with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Ed Slack speaks with Jérôme de Metz, Chariman and CEO of France-based Groupe Beneteau, the global leader in sailboat and multihull production, and second largest boatbuilder worldwide. In this excerpt, De Metz discusses aspects of the company’s new five-year strategic plan which ...
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IBI interview with MarineMax CEO Brett McGill (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, IBI contributor Craig Ritchie speaks with Brett McGill, CEO of mega boat retailer MarineMax about significant shifts emerging out of the Covid-19 crisis and the role technology and digital investments are playing in the company’s business model. In this excerpt, McGill discusses ...
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Bavaria Yachts Group CEO Michael Müller - The 10-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent interview with Michael Müller, Bavaria’s CEO as he outlines the builder’s strategy for new launches, new work practises and ambitions for the German brand post Covid.
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IBI interview with Bavaria CEO Michael Müller (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Editor Ed Slack speaks with Michael Müller, CEO of the Bavaria Yachts Group In this excerpt, Müller discusses the importance of new product development and having a full range of boat lines for the marketplace. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the ...
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IBI interview with Axopar (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Editor Ed Slack speaks with Axopar Co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala In this excerpt, Viitala shares details on orders and production capacity at Axopar during the outbreak of Covid-19. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video by clicking here.
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Interview with Navico’s Knut Frostad (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Editor Ed Slack speaks with Knut Frostad, President & CEO of Navico about how the electronics manufacturer is managing Covid at facilities spanning 40 countries; Q2 expectations for the company and the industry, the development of glass bridge technology and advanced underwater ...
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Lippert Components’ CEO Jason Lippert – The 15-Minute Read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript highlights of IBI’s recent interview with Jason Lippert and learn about the benefits of experienced leadership, the growth of powered stuff and why this is a key time for the industry to focus on quality.
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Interview with Jason Lippert of Lippert Components (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Craig Ritchie speaks with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Componet Industries (LCI), the US and Europe-based component manufacturer whose broad portfolio includes Taylor Made, Lewmar and Power Arm – strategic acquisitions made in the last 18 months to provide the company with ...
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Brunswick Boat Group | Huw Bower
The president of Brunswick Boat Group speaks with IBI about building boats through a pandemic, and how the experience could change the industry moving forward
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Interview with Hanse Yacht’s Dr. Jens Gerhardt (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Ed Slack speaks with Dr. Jens Gerhardt, CEO of the Hanse Group about the company’s recent financial results, expectations for customer demand in the wake of Covid 19, the impact of cancelled boat shows, and more. Watch the 2½ minuite trailer ...
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Sanlorenzo chairman, Massimo Perotti – The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript highlights of IBI’s recent interview with Massimo Perotti and learn why the Perini deal could be a match made in heaven and why Covid-19 won’t blow the builder off course
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Interview with Sanlorenzo’s Massimo Perotti (trailer)
In this 3-min clip, Massimo Perotti discusses the company’s financial expectations for 2020 and plan for new model launches in autumn. Watch the trailer here or IBI Plus subscribers can go directly to the full interview with Massimo Perotti here
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Princess Yachts executive chairman, Antony Sheriff - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the transcript highlights of IBI’s recent Interview to learn how Princess is coping with Covid, how consumers are changing, and why Antony Sheriff is optimistic about the new normal
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Sunseeker CEO, Andrea Frabetti - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript of IBI’s recent CEO interview, with highlights including the impact of Covid-19 on the builder; its plans for Cannes and how it plans to transform its business model
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Dometic Group | Juan Vargues
The energetic president and CEO of Dometic Group speaks with IBI about post-Covid-19 strategy, the continuing shift in consumer focus toward enjoying the outdoors, and what it all means for both Dometic and the leisure marine industry as a whole
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Former Beneteau chief discusses Covid-19
This issue of IBI – out tomorrow – features guest writer Hervé Gastinel, former CEO of Groupe Beneteau, suggesting the industry’s best course of action during these troubled times
