Our Leadership Team

Recent Experience:  Senior Manager Indirect Procurement, Amazon

Career Highlights: Michael has more than 20 years of global experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing operations. His impressive career includes senior leadership roles at Amazon and Motorola Solutions, where he led global teams, managed multi-billion-dollar budgets, and drove operational excellence across sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing. His strategic leadership has consistently delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings and transformative results. Prior to his executive roles, Michael began his career as an RF engineer, progressing through technical and managerial positions before moving into global supply chain and procurement leadership.

Outside of work you can find me: Visiting my kids in college, at a CrossFit box, out for a jog, working on the house, and cheering on my Illini teams.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Our end-to-end portfolio, powered by industry-leading technology, that positions us to capture new opportunities and accelerate business growth.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: The passion of our employees that drives our commitment to supporting the marine and RV industries, as many are avid users who personally enjoy our products on the water and on the road.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The continued adoption of technology for navigation, docking, metering, electrification, connectivity, and safety. 

Recent Experience: President, Brunswick Boat Group

Career Highlights: Prior to joining Brunswick in 2020, Aine held various leadership roles in the automotive and industrial sectors and in management consulting, located in North America and Europe. Immediately prior to joining Brunswick, she led the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) business at ZF AG, a $40B global Tier 1 supplier. Her extensive background includes delivering transformational change and financial performance, as well as driving innovation and operational excellence.

Outside of work you can find me: Enjoying time with my husband and three kids at various sporting activities and on the water on our Sea Ray.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Our talented team is passionate about enhancing experiences on the water, leveraging our comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading products and technologies to deliver world-class solutions and systems.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? Here at Brunswick, we are at the forefront of developing autonomous, connected, electrified and intelligent solutions for marine and beyond. These technologies are truly transformational, and I am excited about how we are integrating them into our products and solutions, to deliver enhanced consumer experiences.

Recent Experience: President, America’s Market Operations

Career Highlights: Marty held various leadership positions with Mercury Maine for over 15 years, including five years as VP of Global Product Category Management, five years President of Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to Mercury, Marty served as an officer in the US Navy for over five years, working on engineering design teams for nuclear power plants on submarines and aircraft carriers.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Breadth of fantastic product technology and the potential to provide so much value to customers through OEM integration services in addition to having the best team in the industries we participate in.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The product trends Navico Group will be driving are the most exciting—digital systems integrations, connectivity, automation and electrification.

Recent Experience: Senior Director of HR, for the Global Business Units and previously was the EMEA HR Director for Navico Group.  

Career Highlights: Fiona worked in Human Resources at Comcast NBCUniversal supporting various functions of the business globally across APAC and EMEA.  She has built extensive international experience within complex multinational organizations, working across many cultures and supporting business leaders globally. 

Outside of work you can find me… Spending time with my husband and two young kids, often trying to keep up with them in some kind of sporting activity – whether it’s swimming, tennis or rollerblading!

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The incredible talent and passion of our people, whose dedication drives everything we achieve.  Their collaboration and creativity make this an exciting place to be and drive our momentum forward. 

The best part of working at Navico Group is… That we are contributing to products and solutions that truly enhance life on the water.  It’s rewarding to know our work helps people create lasting memories and experience worldwide!

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? I’m excited to see the acceleration of smart, connected technologies that are transforming the on-the-water experience.  These technologies are making our products more accessible, sustainable and enjoyable for a new generation of customers.

Career Highlights: Ton spent 9 years with PWC as a CPA and held several finance and management roles at international companies (o.a. with Tyco /Johnson Controls) and Private Equity (Vision Capital).

What inspires you? The development of young people, eager to step up, speak out and to take challenges on.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry?
The boating industry is finally becoming aware of the fact that the electrification is inevitable.

Recent Experience:  Business Leader for ASG APAC

Career Highlights: Jarrod spent 5 years as a Product Development Manager and nearly a decade as a Business Leader, dedicated to developing the CZone brand.

Outside of work you can find me… On or in the water. My passion is boating.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? We have the opportunity to redefine the industry with our technologies and product lines. We can deliver our end customers an exceptional experience.

What inspires you? Finding a solution to a problem, whether it is an improvement to our process or delivering a new product or feature that makes life easier for our customers.

Recent Experience: VP Marketing, Brunswick Boat Group

Career Highlights: Krissy has built a dynamic career within Brunswick Corporation, holding several key leadership roles, including Senior Director of Marketing for the Aluminum Boat Group. Her journey with Brunswick began at Life Fitness – then a Brunswick-owned brand – where she advanced through a series of marketing and product management positions, ultimately serving as Vice President of Global Marketing.

Outside of work you can find me: Taking advantage of my Freedom Boat Club membership, reading or gardening.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The broad Navico portfolio enables us to touch the customer experience in a variety of ways. As technology continues to evolve, we’re uniquely positioned to remove friction from boating and simplify the overall experience to make it more enjoyable.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: We have a very strong team with people who are passionate about what they do and the industry they work in.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? There is a strong focus on bringing new participants into the industry, and with so many ways to enjoy time on the water, I’m excited to see new consumers experience it!

Recent Experience: Executive Vice President, Lowrance

Career Highlights: Jeremiah has a long history of making products that anglers use to be more successful on the water, as well as diverse experience in service, sales, product management and brand/portfolio management.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The addition of so much diverse talent around the globe that we can leverage to build even better consumer experiences than we could have in the past.

What inspires you? The creativity in finding solutions to customer needs and providing our customers the best possible experience on the water that they can have.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The advancement in sonar provides newer and easier to interpret ways to see and understand the underwater environment.

Recent Experience: VP Global Category & Product Management

Career Highlights: Kevin held the position of Director of Global Connected Product Strategy at Whirlpool Corporation, leading the product and category business teams.

Outside of work you can find me… At the beach, on the water, enjoying time with family or working with my hands.


What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The opportunity to create and provide the best experiences for our customers and consumers.

The best part of working at Navico Group is… Our aspirations and capabilities to solve fun problems.

Recent Experience: Managing Director, Whale and Operations Director, ASG

Career Highlights: Patrick fully integrated the business from privately owned to a subsidiary of a Public Company and exceeded earnings growth against a stretching acquisition model. He championed the Lean Six Sigma program which has delivered millions in hard savings and accelerated NPD improving NPD Vitality index from 9% to 30%. He has led operations when the company was recognized with the Northern Ireland Quality Award and the Brunswick Chairman’s award for health and safety excellence. He also led operations when the company was recognised for 5 consecutive years as Sunday Times top 100 companies to work for in the UK.

Outside of work you can find me… In the West of Ireland fly fishing with my son at one of the many mountain loughs.


What excites you about the future of Navico Group? To be part of the world’s leading onboard and off board integrated systems provider. No one is better positioned to redefine the industry and deliver innovative solutions that will transform the user experience.

Recent Experience:  EVP and General Manager Health and Wellness at FKA Group

Career Highlights: Yasser brings over 30 years of experience in consumer electronics and telecommunications, with expertise spanning product development, sales, marketing, operations, M&A due diligence and integration, and corporate strategy. He has held leadership roles at renowned organizations including FKA Group, LG Electronics, Motorola, Tellabs, Nortel, and IBM.

Outside of work you can find me: Enjoying outdoor activities, traveling, reading or writing.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? With its extensive product portfolio, talented workforce, and comprehensive distribution channels, Navico Group is well positioned to deliver end-to-end, innovative, and intuitive solutions that enhance experiences on the water.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: Being part of a team of passionate professionals who collaborate to develop cutting-edge marine technologies within a culture that prioritizes personal and professional growth, encourages creativity, and – most importantly – fosters an environment where individuals feel both challenged and valued as members of a forward-thinking global organization.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? In recent years, the boating industry has made significant strides in closing the gender gap, shifting from a traditionally male-dominated space to one that welcomes and empowers women. Companies now design boats, gear, and marketing campaigns with inclusivity in mind, highlighting women as captains, engineers, and enthusiasts rather than just passengers. This transformation reflects a broader cultural change toward gender equity and has helped the industry attract a more diverse and dynamic community of boaters.

Recent Experience: Director, Business Alignment

Career Highlights: Kristen has spent much of her career focusing on her passion, system optimization for Supply Chain and Operations and had a strong focus on ERP Transformation.

Outside of work you can find me: On or near the water, competitively playing tennis and absolutely anything outdoors!

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The opportunity to bring together a diverse, talented group of professionals who will transform our technology landscape to enable a simplified experience for our customers.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: Our team, hands down.  We have an extremely capable and passionate group of individuals here at the Navico Group that I’m so proud to embark on the journey to making our division the leading provider of experiences on and off the water.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The ability that we have to create new and innovative products that are streamlined into a cohesive ecosystem.

Recent Experience: Callie has spent time in private practice at the law firm DLA Piper as well as in-house counsel roles in the RV, semiconductor, and commercial consulting industries.

Outside of work you can find me: On a hike exploring the world around me.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Our work on tech/product developments that make spending time on the water or in your RV even more fun.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: Being able to work with a global team of people who are passionate about what they do.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The investment in new technology and product innovation.  

Recent Experience: CFO, Sea Ray Boats 

Career Highlights: Brian has held multiple roles within Brunswick Corporation, starting out in the M&A group and later joining Brunswick Boat Group where he held lead accounting and finance roles for various aluminium and fiberglass boat brands.  Prior to Brunswick, Brian worked for Ernst & Young as a CPA in their transaction advisory practice. 

Outside of work you can find me: Outside of work you can find me out on the water enjoying the boating lifestyle (under power or sail). 

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? It is always exciting to see the next generation of marine/mobile technology come to life through our talented product and R&D teams.  Whether you are fishing, sailing or just hanging out in the cove, our products will continue to enhance the moments we spend with friends and family on the water. 

The best part of working at Navico Group is: The ability to work with talented team to support leading brands in the marine and mobile industries. 

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? It is great to see the use of technology as an enabler to allow more people to confidently and safely enjoy the boating lifestyle. 

Recent Experience: VP of IT, Mercury Marine

Career Highlights: Rob has held multiple roles within Brunswick Corporation, starting out in the IT Technical organization and later joining Mercury Marine as Divisional CIO. Prior to Brunswick, Rob spent a decade with IBM in server development. 

Outside of work you can find me: Outside of work you can find me out on the water chasing game fish or enjoying time on the water with family and friends.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group?  Technology advancements in the marine industry enhance every interaction in the boating experience while providing a technical edge to the hardcore fisherman.  Navico products are driving the next wave of technology in every aspect of the boating lifestyle.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: The passionate team dedicated to the marine industry and the diverse product portfolio bringing innovative solutions. 

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? The acceleration of technology integration to open the boating lifestyle to a broader audience by simplifying every interaction. With connected products to autonomy, Navico is leading the implementation of technology into all boating segments.

Recent Experience: Director Strategy & Business Development, ASG 

Career Highlights: Marikate has spent her career unlocking the profit potential of organizations through strategic scaling and business transformation. For nearly a decade she established and led Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants’ growth, opening over 25 business units across the US. In later years, she partnered with organizations ranging from early-stage startups to large multi-nationals as a management consultant.  She led client organizations through a variety of strategy realization engagements such as targeted market entry campaigns, operating model transformations, IT modernizations, and post-merger integrations. 

Outside of work you can find me: Exploring a new place, hiking any mountain I can find or sitting around a table swapping stories with friends. 

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Transforming the experiences and expectations of our customers and consumers by realizing the vision of Navico Group.  We are bringing together the most comprehensive bow to stern portfolio in the world. 

The best part of working at Navico Group is: Working with a team of incredibly talented and passionate people.  

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? Rapid industry transformation. Our centuries-old industry is evolving at a pace we have never seen before. Everything from shifts in consumer demographics to the emergence of disruptive technology are changing how we work and what we work on. Every day is an opportunity to challenge paradigms and relentlessly drive our team forward to explore the bounds of what is possible. 

Recent Experience: VP of Product Development at Luminar Technology

Career Highlights: Marco is an accomplished engineering executive with over 24 years of experience in technology and product development with a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Driving. He has worked with top OEMs and technology partners globally, developing ideas into market-leading products. He successfully brought to market a range of products, including LiDAR, Radar, Camera, High Performance Compute, and others.

Outside of work you can find me: Enjoying outdoor activities with my family or working on my DIY projects. Soon on the water!

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The opportunity to work with a motivated, talented, and diverse team that are committed to bringing the consumer experience in the Marine and RV space to a new level.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? It is hard to choose. From electrification, to autonomy, to cloud connected services, to being in the unique position to lead the introduction of cutting-edge technology in our industry!

Recent Experience: General Manager for ePowertrain Systems at Cummins

Career Highlights: As the General Manager for ePowertrain Systems at Cummins, John was responsible for leading the global ePowertrain business and growing the ePowertrain pipeline across regions. Prior to that, he was with Meritor for 30 years holding multiple positions, including chief technology officer, vice president of engineering and quality, general manager of global product strategy, and director of OEM sales.

Outside of work you can find me: Running, cycling, or attending sporting and music events.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The breadth of products we have and the variety of markets we serve in all regions of the world is exciting. I also believe we have tremendous opportunity to grow the business.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: Being part of a very diverse group of brands, people, product lines, market segments and customers. Every day brings a new and interesting challenge!

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? I believe the most exciting trend in our industry is the shift towards clean propulsion and hoteling solutions. We are seeing more customers replace diesel engines and generators with batteries to enhance their boating or camping experiences. Although there are still many challenges to overcome before this trend achieves widespread adoption, it is exciting to be at the forefront of developing solutions to make this transition happen. 

Recent Experience: Vice President of Operations Excellence, Mercury Marine and prior to that was General Manager of Mercury Castings and Component Operations

Career Highlights: Jerry worked for 19 years at Mercury Marine in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility within Operations.  Prior to Mercury, Jerry started his career with Kohler Company and was the Quality Manager before joining Mercury. 

Outside of work you can find me: Spending time with my wife and three daughters, grilling, in the woods hunting or cutting firewood and, in the summer, time on the water experiencing the great Brunswick products. 

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? Navico has great products and a fantastic team of people.  I am excited for the opportunity to learn the business and contribute to delivering an exceptional experience for our customers.

The best part of working at Navico Group is: The diversity of the product portfolio and brands.  I enjoy visiting our sites, meeting the teams and building / executing plans for continuous improvement. 

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? Technology is evolving at a very rapid pace, bringing that to our products and processes to make enhancements and drive efficiencies. 

Recent Experience: Associate Partner at McKinsey and Company focused on automotive and industrial growth strategy.

Career Highlights: Supporting clients across the auto value chain build new businesses leveraging new connectivity and automation technologies to make their customer’s experience better.

Outside of work you can find me: Hiking and enjoying outdoor activities with friends and family or reading any fantasy / sci-fi book I can get my hands on.

What excites you about the future of Navico Group? The combination of an exceptionally talented team and the breadth of portfolio to reimagine the boater experience.

What is the most exciting trend happening in our industry? Leveraging technology to expand the comfort and safety of consumers in the marine industry.