May - 2008
The Hatteras Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Luca Brancaleon to the position of director of sales and business development for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this role, Brancaleon will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the Collections current dealers covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while working to grow the dealer network and establish new relationships in evolving markets.
Brancaleon will report to George Armendariz, vice president and general manager of Brunswick Marine in EMEA, as well as Hatteras Yachts Vice President of Sales. To better serve the Collections international network, Brancaleon will be based in Europe. Luca brings multiple talents with him to the Collection, namely his knowledge of the marine industry, his understanding of European and other international markets, and his proven track record of success in managing and supporting a dealer network, states Armendariz. We are looking forward to him being an integral part of the Collections continued growth.
Brancaleon, who is currently sales manager of Sessa Marines international dealer network, will join the Hatteras Collection on July 1 2008. Before joining Sessa, Brancaleon held a series of sales positions with increasing responsibilities in various industries. Brancaleon is originally from Italy and is fluent in English, French, German and Spanish.
About the Hatteras Collection The Hatteras Collection, a unit of the Brunswick Boat Group, is recognized as a world leader in the construction of quality offshore fishing boats, sportfishing convertibles and luxury motoryachts through the Albemarle Boats, Cabo Yachts and Hatteras Yachts brands. The Collection includes sportfishing boats ranging from 24 to 90 feet and luxury motoryachts from 64 to 100 feet. For more information, please visit www.albemarleboats.com, www.caboyachts.com and www.hatterasyachts.com.
About Cabo Yachts Headquartered in Adelanto, Calif., Cabo Yachts has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as one of the worlds top builders of sportfishing boats from 32 to 52 feet for more than 16 years. Together with Albemarle Boats and Hatteras Yachts, Cabo is part of the Hatteras Collection suite of the Brunswick Boat Group.