Boater’s World Marine Centers’ (BWMC) president is to step down to spend more time with his family.
Stewart Thompson has been at the head of the group of boat and outboard dealerships across Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia for the last six years.
He will continue to be active in the boating industry.
“I appreciate the opportunity that Boater’s World has given me, and I am proud of the organisation that we have built over the past six years,” he said.
Under Stewart’s leadership, BWMC has grown, and he has guided the BWMC platform through its greatest era of sales growth.
“Stewart’s hard work and dedication over the past six years has helped BWMC grow to the level it is today,” said Tom D’Azevedo, chairman. “The Outdoor Network family, thanks Stewart for his passion and dedication and wish him well in is next endeavour.”
Martin Polo, current CEO, will step in as interim president and oversee the day-to-day operations.
“Stewart has done a great job of launching the business for the future, and we wish him well,” he said.
Boater’s World represents a range of brands of new boats including Blackfin, Hurricane, Monterey, Robalo, Pathfinder, Key West, Carolina Skiff, Tracker, Tahoe, and Sea Chaser.
The company is also a dealer for outboard OEMs including Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, and Honda.
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