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BRP ’ s Marine Group . He held various roles since joining the company in 2015 , including SVP , Strategy , Business Development and Transformation .

Prior to joining BRP , Donnez held leadership positions at Rio Tinto , most recently as general manager , Refinery & Energy for Rio Tinto Kennecott , where he oversaw business transformation initiatives as part of corporate global functions . Donnez holds an MSc in Engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech and an MBA from HEC Montréal .

BRP APPOINTS MARINE GROUP PRESIDENT

BRP announces that long-standing executive Bernard Guy has been named president of the company ’ s Marine Group . Guy will keep his current leadership responsibilities for global product strategy for both the powersports and marine groups . Former president Karim Donnez has left BRP to take on new professional challenges .

“ I am pleased to appoint Bernard Guy as president of our Marine Group ,” says José Boisjoli , president and CEO of BRP . “ Throughout his career with BRP , Bernard has shared our values of passion and drive to create the ultimate experience for our customers . As a trusted and seasoned executive , Bernard is the ideal candidate to continue working on our strategic plan to transform the Marine industry , alongside our talented Marine management team . We thank Karim for his contributions to our organization and for leading our Marine

strategy over the past few years .”

Throughout his career spanning over 35 years at BRP , Guy has held different management positions , leveraging his expertise in

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engineering , procurement , strategy , product planning , sales and marketing . In 2022 , he was named executive vice-president of Global Product Strategy , a position that he will continue to assume in addition to his new responsibilities with the Marine Group . As a die-hard powersports fan and an adrenaline lover who enjoys the great outdoors , he is driven by product innovation and rider experience .

Since 2018 , BRP has acquired three boat companies to build its Marine Group , with renowned brands such as Alumacraft , Manitou and Quintrex , and implemented a strategy to transform the recreational boating industry and offer customers a superior experience . Last summer , BRP launched fully redesigned boats and pontoons equipped with the Rotax S engine with Stealth technology , which won several awards and praise from the industry .

BRP ’ s first quarter financial results show record revenues and solid retail sales growth in North America and the company is aiming to deliver strong Marine results in fiscal year 2024 , with projected revenue growth of 35 to 40 percent compared to fiscal year 2023 .

SEGWAY POWERSPORTS HIRES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Segway Powersports has welcomed Caitlyn Williams to its team as the new business development manager . In this role , Williams will deliver a high level of assistance to Segway ’ s current dealer partners and help grow the company ’ s dealer network in the UTV and ATV markets . She will also assist outside sales members with dealer account management .

Prior to taking this role , Williams was a business development manager for the Northeast , Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories for a powersports manufacturer . In 2022 , she was awarded three honors : Rep of the Year , Highest Increase in Sales and Most New Dealers . Over the years , she has developed a strong passion for working with people in the powersports industry .

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Williams rode her first dirt bike , a PW50 , at the age of four , and started working in her father ’ s powersports dealership in high school . She also raced motocross , winning several races , including the Women ’ s Open 15 + Championship in 2016 at the Oak Hill Grand National Championship . Although she has since retired from racing , she still enjoys riding and going to races in her free time .

“ I am excited to have the opportunity to work with a well-known and respected brand that is known for innovation and quality ,” Williams says . “ I am looking forward to building and maintaining longlasting partnerships with dealer principles and guiding my customers to achieving more success with the Segway Powersports brand . A personal goal as the business development manager would include setting a new industry standard with Segway Powersports and creating valuable experiences for our partners .”

Shane Wilson , vice president of Segway Powersports states , “ We are thrilled to welcome Caitlyn Williams to our team as the new business development manager . With her impressive track record in the powersports industry and her passion for building strong relationships , we are confident that Caitlyn will play a pivotal role in expanding our dealer network and driving sales growth . Her expertise and dedication to customer success align perfectly with our vision , and we look forward to the valuable experiences she will create for our partners .”