Vision Marine Technologies has promoted Daniel Rathe to the position of chief technical officer (CTO) of its operations.
Vision Marine has also announced the conclusion of chief operating officer and chief technology officer Xavier Montagne’s contract.
The company says Xavier has completed his mandate following the successful industrialisation and validation of the E-Motion 180E powertrain — a project he led from concept to commercialisation.
His work has laid the foundation for Vision Marine’s entry into commercial deployment.
The change in leadership roles coincides with the transition from the development stage of Vision Marine’s E-Motion 180E high-voltage electric powertrain, marking the start of the company’s scale-up and deployment phase.
in addition, following the company’s acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, the company says it is now looking to expand its regional footprint with Daniel leading the integration of its powertrain across Nautical Ventures’ locations.
We are now entering the most exciting phase of our journey, bringing our technology to market at scale.
Alexandre Mongeon
With the product development phase complete, Vision Marine will now focus on commercial implementation, sales, and services, using Nautical Ventures’ sales and operational footprint to reach new customers and markets.
Daniel has worked under the close mentorship of Xavier for more than two years, and will lead the company’s next chapter to boost the integration and deployment of Vision Marine’s technology across Nautical Ventures’ sales network.
Over the past two years, Daniel has coordinated technical operations, boat integrations, and testing of Vision Marine’s powertrain.
He will now lead the Vision Marine Florida team, concentrating on system conformity, installation, testing, and the establishment of high-voltage rigging bays across Nautical Ventures’ locations.
I sincerely thank Anthony Cassella for his unwavering support, exemplary leadership, and invaluable guidance during his tenure on the board.
Alexandre Mongeon
“Daniel’s leadership and technical expertise, combined with the strong operational platform provided by Nautical Ventures, position Vision Marine to capitalise on the growing demand for electric marine propulsion,” explained Alexandre Mongeon, chief executive officer of Vision Marine.
“We are now entering the most exciting phase of our journey, bringing our technology to market at scale.”
Separately, Vision Marine has announced the resignation of Anthony Cassella, Jr. from its board of directors in light of potential and perceived conflicts between his professional activities at MarineMax and his role on Vision Marine’s board.
“I’ve had the privilege of learning from one of the best,” said Alexandre.
“I sincerely thank Anthony Cassella for his unwavering support, exemplary leadership, and invaluable guidance during his tenure on the board.
“His dedication has left a lasting impact on our organisation, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to have benefited from his expertise.”
