Lippert said it promoted Harcourt Schutz to senior director of aftermarket marine sales, which includes the premier brands of Lewmar, SureShade and Taylor Made.
Schutz brings more than 20 years of leadership, knowledge and experience in the marine marketplace in the U.S. and UK. He has held several roles at Lewmar, a marine equipment supplier that manufactures products in the UK and distributes products in the U.S. Most recently, he served as the senior director of sales for Lewmar Aftermarket, where he was responsible for attracting new retail and wholesale distribution opportunities. Schutz has also served as the U.S. general manager, national sales manager in OEM and sales aftermarket, and market manager.
“Harcourt is strongly revered throughout the marine industry in the OEM and aftermarket sectors and will provide the outstanding leadership needed to continue to drive innovative new products for our brands, while providing even greater service to our customers now and in the future,” said Mark Boessler, Lippert’s senior vice president of aftermarket. “We’re excited about the Lippert Aftermarket Marine growth journey ahead under the leadership, focus and care of Harcourt Schutz. We firmly believe he will help us build a world-class Sales organization,” stated Stephan Lussier, Lippert vice president of aftermarket.
