New appointments at Fairline

Adam Waters has resigned his position as Director and General Manager of Sydney-based importer JW Marine to take up a position with British luxury boat manufacturer Fairline and Vicky Farrow has been named Caustomer lLiaison Officer. The appointments follow the recent expansion of Fairline’s approved dealer network, with three new dealers appointed in the US and Middle East since the beginning of 2014.

Based in Sydney, Adam will be responsible for the strategic development of the Asia Pacific dealer network, including India, Thailand, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Adam brings to the role 12 years’ experience working with a number of prestigious European motor yacht brands.

Vicky Farrow will be based at Fairline’s Headquarters in Oundle, liaising between the factory, the dealer network and customers to ensure Fairline provides the best possible customer service. She will also support customer factory visits and manage boat handovers at Fairline’s testing facility in Ipswich. Vicky has many years of experience working with some of the best known motor yacht brands and is herself a very active leisure boater.

Adam joins James Powell (EMEA) and Steve Leeson (Americas) in the sales team led by James Robinson, Fairline's Sales Director. Fairline expects to complete the new look sales organisation with the announcement of a final Regional Sales Director in the next few weeks.

Kevin Gaskell, CEO, Fairline Boats Ltd commented: "We are delighted to welcome Vicky and Adam to the Fairline sales team. Fairline is committed to building its worldwide dealer network in 2014 and showcasing the Fairline range across the globe. These new appointments will underpin our international sales strategy and ensure our customers can count on the best possible service from Fairline. Vicky and Adam bring an intimate knowledge of their markets and the wider boating industry, which will be a real asset as we continue to grow."