Evinrude Appoints New Vice President of Marketing and International Business Development
STURTEVANT, Wis. (PRWEB) July 20, 2018 -- Evinrude, a global manufacturer of marine engines headquartered in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, today announced the appointment of Nando Zucchi as Vice President of Marketing and International Business Development.
In his role, Zucchi will spearhead initiatives leveraging the company’s existing team of global marketing and international business development professionals to drive recognition and build strong partnerships enabling the continuation of Evinrude’s position as a leading innovator in outboard engines.
“As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and avid boater, I am particularly excited to join the company at this time,” said Zucchi. “I am eager to take the reins and lead my proven team in driving Evinrude’s brand recognition and expanding Evinrude’s global reach. I look forward to leveraging my experience in the outdoor industry for the benefit of this iconic brand.”
With extensive experience developing and executing strategies that drive results across various channels of distribution, Zucchi has demonstrated success leading effective channel and end-user programs including general management, brand development and market promotions, in-store events, digital marketing, and trade and corporate communications; while tracking results to allow for continuous improvement. He assumes his role with Evinrude after previous experience with Vista Outdoor, SOG Knives and Tools, Hero Group, Johnson Outdoors, and S.C. Johnson. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College.
“Nando has a strong history of working at the executive level for some top consumer and outdoors brands,” said Tracy Crocker, president, BRP Marine Group. “We are sure he will have a tangible impact on the course of the product line and look forward to a bright future working together.”
Zucchi’s appointment comes after Evinrude and their parent company, BRP, announced the establishment of BRP Marine Group. Crocker will lead the newly formed Marine Group, which will offer boaters and anglers a complete range of innovative boats and engines.
About Evinrude:
Evinrude, part of the BRP Marine Group, is a global manufacturer of outboard marine engines. A model of innovation, Evinrude developed the first commercially viable outboard engine in 1909. Celebrating 110 years of innovation in 2019, Evinrude’s engine line up, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers customers superior value across a full range of applications while meeting all global emissions standards. Engines are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide. For more information visit http://www.evinrude.com.
Wendy Wilson, Evinrude, +1 (612) 636-2455, [email protected]
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