Mercator Marine Group (MMG) has appointed Arjan Pols as its new chief executive officer.
MMG is made up of four watersports wholesalers, allpa B.V., Combi Noord, Technautic, and allpa – Technik fürs Boot GmbH.
Arjan Pols joins the group with experience in wholesale, organisational development, logistics and commercial strategy.
“Mercator Marine Group, with brands such as Allpa, Technautic and Combi Noord, is a key player in the distribution of technical products for the watersports sector,” said Arjan.
“The group’s strength lies in its broad product range and strong market position developed over the years.
The group’s strength lies in its broad product range and strong market position.
Arjan Pols
“From my experience, I know how important it is to stay close to customers and continuously improve service levels.”
And he said his aim in the new role is to further focus on service, quality and an optimised supply chain.
Arjan replaces interim CEO Cees Kopper who played a crucial role in the growth and development of Allpa following a fire at the company’s premises in September 2024.
He will remain closely involved with Allpa and Technautic.
“With Arjan’s arrival, MMG is ready for the next step,” said Cees.
“His experience, vision for further developing the group’s organisations and strong commercial drive will strengthen and expand our market positions. I wish Arjan every success and will fully support him in this.”
