Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas Role Expanded to Oversee Americas Operations
Tulsa, Okla. – Navico, the market leader in recreational and coastal commercial marine electronics, announced today the promotion of Louis Chemi to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Americas. In his newly expanded capacity, Mr. Chemi will direct all sales, marketing and operations activities for the B&G, Eagle, Lowrance, Northstar and Simrad brands throughout North, Central and South America.
"I am proud to have the opportunity to take on Navico's operational responsibilities," said Louis Chemi, executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Americas. "We need to prove our dedication to customer service and expert product knowledge. I look forward to helping Navico Americas realign and maximize operations with our channel partners while continuing to revamp our brand support teams."
Bringing more than 14 years of marine industry experience to the position, Mr. Chemi was hired by Navico in 2007 to lead its product management organization and was appointed Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas in September 2008. His extensive record of success in product development, marketing and sales in the industry, unparalleled understanding of what is required to bring high-quality products to the marine market and passion for customer service, make him the ideal person to adopt the COO role.
Prior to joining Navico, Mr. Chemi spent seven years as Global Product Manager with Raymarine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science in Applied Marine Physics from the University of Miami. He carries a 100-ton US Coast Guard Master’s license, and is an avid fisherman and boater.
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About Navico
Navico is the parent company to five leading marine electronics brands: B&G, Eagle, Lowrance, Northstar and Simrad. Navico has approximately 2,500 employees globally. The company has development and manufacturing facilities in the USA, Mexico, the UK, Norway and New Zealand. www.navico.com