Halyard appoints new sales director

In his new positions, Mr Davies will be responsible for leading the sales team and will work with international production boat builders, individual designers and managers of custom built superyachts. He will also work closely with Halyard’s international distributor team to help deliver technology for use in workboats, ferries and military vessels.

Richard Summers, managing director, Halyard, said: “We are delighted that Andrew has joined Halyard. His skills will help develop new markets for Halyard, and with his technical expertise and background he will help fulfill the complex role between sales, design and engineering. Andrew will also be pivotal in developing and growing our internationally-based distributors, supporting them in their home markets.”

Mr Davies has previously worked for six years at Ray Marine UK as UK and Ireland sales manager and Phoenix Mecano Ltd as divisional general manager.

He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Salisbury and be representing Halyard internationally at key boat shows including PSP Southampton Boat Show, Monaco Yacht Show and SMM in Hamburg.