UAE-based Gulf Craft, a leading global builder of luxury yachts and leisure boats, said it has appointed Gregory Yeakle as its new chief executive officer.

Yeakle succeeds Erwin Bamps who held the position for the past four years and has now moved on to a new role as advisor to the board for international matters, said a statement from Gulf Craft.

Yeakle has a solid record of leadership having generated strong growth in companies such as Informix, Alexander Proudfoot Company and Invensys. He has worked globally in C-level positions successfully for over two decades in both business development and operations around the world, it said.

More recently, Yeakle was global head of the oil and gas division of Accudyne Industries, where he was also managing director of Milton Roy and Dosatron amongst others.

Before joining the company, Yeakle was the head of operations for Cornerstone Management Consulting where he and his team worked with the Gulf Craft group.

Gulf Craft Group Chairman Mohammed Al Shaali said: “This experience has helped to ensure a smooth leadership transition.”

Speaking on his appointment, Yeakle said: “These are challenging yet exciting times for the industry. Innovation and technology are combining to provide amazing new products and services possible for our company.”

“As a lifelong boating enthusiast, I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the company into the next phase of its global expansion,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service