Lakshmi Rampersaud has been appointed as general manager of Nautical Ventures.
Rampersaud brings more than 18 years of experience across marine retail, supply-chain management, international logistics and commercial account operations.
Her career has included progressively senior positions with Florida East Coast Railway and ARI Shipping Corporation.
Rampersaud joined Nautical Ventures in 2021 and has played an integral role in the company’s operations and development, working across procurement, inventory planning, supplier relations, international logistics and cross-functional execution.
The appointment expands her role and formalises the central operating role progressively assumed across the business.
Day-to-day operations
As general manager, Rampersaud will oversee Nautical Ventures’ day-to-day operations and coordinate execution across sales, service, purchasing, inventory management, accounting and customer support.
“Lakshmi Rampersaud has played a consequential role in the development and operation of Nautical Ventures,” said Alexandre Mongeon, chief executive officer of Nautical Ventures’ parent company Vision Marine.
“Lakshmi understands the organization at an operational level — from purchasing and inventory to sales, service and customer delivery — and has consistently demonstrated the judgment required to coordinate these interconnected functions.
“This appointment establishes clear day-to-day leadership under an executive with deep knowledge of the business and its stakeholders.”
In the new role, Lakshmi will work in close coordination with Maxime Poudrier, Vision Marine chief operating officer, to maintain alignment between the two organisations.
Established portfolio
The mandate will centre on operating discipline, departmental accountability, inventory and purchasing coordination, and consistent execution across Nautical Ventures’ Florida platform.
“Nautical Ventures has a highly capable team, an established portfolio of marine brands and a strong presence in the Florida boating market,” said Rampersaud.
“My mandate is to bring those capabilities together through clear priorities, closer coordination and disciplined execution.
“I look forward to leading our teams as we continue strengthening the operating platform and the experience we provide to our customers and manufacturing partners.”
Nautical Ventures is a Florida-based marine retailer and service provider.
