Navico, leader in marine electronics today announced a change at the helm with Jens-Thomas Pietralla resigning from his position as President & CEO effective June 1 and joining the company's Board as a non-executive Director. He will be succeeded by Leif Ottosson, EVP and Chief Operating Officer Europe, Middle East and Africa (COO EMEA) who will combine the CEO role with the continued leadership for the EMEA region.