Brunswick Boat Group has appointed Vittorio Castellini Bichucher as general manager of NAVAN Boats.
He will take on the new position in addition to his current role as senior director of strategy for Brunswick’s Boat Group.
In his expanded role, Vittorio will lead the continued growth of NAVAN’s exploration boats across the USA and international markets with a focus on product innovation, brand growth, and customer experience.
“We are excited to position Vittorio into this critical leadership role at NAVAN,” said Brenna Preisser, Brunswick Boat Group president.
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“His global perspective, strategic mindset, deep understanding of the marine consumer, passion for the marine industry, and the partnership with the existing NAVAN team will be instrumental as we accelerate NAVAN’s current plan and deliver exceptional value to our customers and dealers.”
Vittorio joined Brunswick in May 2024 and holds a Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree from the University of Michigan.
He has also spent almost a decade at McKinsey & Company where he was an associate partner.
“I’m honoured to lead NAVAN. It is an exciting time in the brand’s journey, and I’m passionate about its core mission of Uncompromised Exploration,” said Vittorio.
“NAVAN will continue to launch exciting products that fits its mission and consumer needs, while leveraging the strength of Brunswick’s assets, talent, and dealer partners.”
NAVAN Boats was launched by Brunswick in 2023.
Brunswick Boat Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation.