The California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) has appointed Mark White as its new executive director.
Mark has more than three decades of experience in the marine industry including serving CYBA in multiple capacities over the years, including his current role as president and boat show committee chairman.
His early career included representing water-sport brands such as Bayliner and Sea Ray boats.
His marine career has also included a range of positions as a licensed and bonded yacht broker in California.
Roles have included national sales manager and broker of record for WS Yacht Brokers, West Coast sales manager for Denison Yachting, finance manager for Silver Seas Yachts and financial services manager for Alexander Marine USA.
Strengthening broker compliance
Mark has also spent time as regional manager for Olympic Boat Centers, overseeing six Southern California dealerships.
His appointment as executive director for CYBA s a move to unify leadership and accelerate the Association’s modernisation efforts across compliance, member engagement, and industry visibility.
As executive director, Mark will focus on strengthening broker compliance and ethics standards together with expanding member services and training programs.
He will also help towards driving innovation in listing syndication and data transparency and represent CYBA at state and national legislative forums.
Expertise and industry relationships
As part of this, Mark will deliver educational seminars and webinars to empower members and affiliates with insights, regulatory updates, and operational best practices.
“Mark’s appointment signals a new chapter for CYBA,” said Dean West, CYBA vice president and chair of the Ethics and Advocacy Committees.
“His operational expertise and industry relationships make him the ideal leader to guide our members through the evolving landscape of yacht brokerage.”
CYBA was founded in 1975, and was the first state-based organisation to require brokers and sales personnel to be licensed and bonded.
