ART MARINE, an “Abraaj Group Portfolio Company”, renowned for its top position in the leisure yachting industry as the largest and most exclusive importer as well as distributor of the world’s most spectacular yacht brands, is glad to announce that they have appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Mr. Gregor STINNER - a new Chief Executive Officer for ART MARINE
In June 2013, under a new light, “The Abraaj Group” strategically appointed Mr. Gregor STINNER as the new Chief Executive Officer to bring to life his inspirational vision and reinstate ART MARINE’s stardom prestige, credibility and presence in the GCC market.
Mr. Gregor STINNER is of German Nationality, speaks fluent Arabic, English and French and has more than two decades of professional experience in the Middle East, having held various high ranking positions with multi-national organizations actively pursuing large scale infrastructure projects.
Prior joining The Abraaj Group as Senior Advisor Mr. STINNER formed “Synergy Group” which provides consultancy services representing a number of renowned German, Austrian, French and Italian Companies.
His passion and love for the sea also earned him a name in the leisure boating industry while he successfully incepted the “Red Sea Boat Service Company” – a 100% subsidiary of “Synergy Group” in Egypt.
His broad and extensive experience in having managed various types of businesses are key to his new assignment at ART MARINE tapping into a vast array of operational experience, expertise and knowledge – ultimately contributing to his new role at ART MARINE.
Greg motto is simple: “With the right attitude and understanding the dynamics of the leisure boating industry we need at first to adopt ourselves focusing on an accountable and re-structured organization whilst maintaining the best talent in the market. The leisure boating industry is at times cyclical requiring maximum visibility reflected in a sustainable business plan with a “lean & clean organization” and strong ties to our partners, – and more-over our ever demanding customer base and clientele.”
He says “Besides promoting and selling high-end motor yachts we constantly strive to offer a 360 degree yachting experience for which we spare no effort in providing all necessary competences ranging from Yacht Sales, Yacht Service, Marine Products as well as Marina Management and most recently ART MARINE’s new “Yacht Valet Service”. It is our day-to-day challenge and prerogative to warrant maximum customer satisfaction geared to cater for the needs, satisfaction and “peace-of-mind” of our vast array of clientele and partners. Our clients are our best references who will remain at all times to be our most important “Protagonists” of our brand and activities. Once ART MARINE regained its trust, respect and hard-earned celebrity it is our vision to become once again the most reputable and largest establishment in the marine leisure industry within the MENASA Region, – not only for yacht sales and after sales but more importantly being identified as the No. 1 “Dealership and Marina Management Enterprise” focused on quality, customer care and satisfaction.”
Mr. STINNER ’s mission is to take ART MARINE to new heights and build a legacy. He aims to re-establish ART Marine’s celebrity and credibility and re-create additional presence in key markets. The new corporate brand is now paralleled to luxury brands and boutique shipyards, ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals that it caters for.
ART MARINE strives to deliver excellent products, most comprehensive services and highest standards of Marina Management. ART MARINE’s vision is to become the leader in MENASA region, offering a 360º degree yachting experience.
