10/6/2003
Reporting directly to Alexander Spaulding, President of Hinckley Yachts, Mr. Roberts will also oversee the operations of Hinckley sales offices in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Annapolis, Maryland, West Palm Beach, Florida and Bay Harbor, Michigan. In addition, he will work closely with Joel Ewanick, Vice President of Marketing at Hinckley. Prior to joining Hinckley, Mr. Roberts was Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Grand Banks Yachts. During his 15 years with the company, he managed sales orders and dealer liason between the Grand Banks factory and 26 dealers, as well as directed global marketing.
"Ed Roberts has the experience, the savvy and the leadership skills to take sales of Hinckley yachts to a new level," said Mr. Spaulding. "We are delighted to have him on board at Hinckley."
An avid sailor, Mr. Roberts began his career in the marine industry in the early 1980's when he owned and operated a sailboat charter and sub-dealership for Cape Dory sailboats and Grand Banks yachts. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and has done graduate studies in architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Founded in 1928, The Hinckley Company is recognized as one of the world's premier builders of semi-custom sailboats and jet boats, ranging in length from 29 to 70 feet. In addition to its boat-building operations, the company provides maintenance, repair and storage services and operates a yacht brokerage, charter service and retail business. For more information, call The Hinckley Company at 866-446-2553 or visit hinckleyyachts.com.
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