John Shinske appointed as chief operations officer at Acquera Yachting

Global yacht agent Acquera Yachting announced that John Shinske has been appointed as chief operations officer of the company.

In his new role, Shinske will oversee the group’s business operations, sustainability and profitability of the company’s different business units, and lead the company’s undertaking to ensure the implementation of best practices across the eight countries where Acquera is currently present.

Canadian born Shinske brings with him more than two decades of industry experience. Starting his career in the South of France doing boat repair and maintenance, Shinske rapidly rose up the career ladder and became captain onboard S/Y Concordia, and he remained a captain for five years until deciding to establish himself shoreside.

Shinske set up a prominent yacht agency in Spain, which he built up for many years before selling his stock and moving into teak deck manufacturing. During this time, he has built up an extensive network of contacts within the industry.

The industry veteran will form part of the corporate management team and will play an instrumental role in the company’s ambitious expansion strategy. Since the launch of Acquera Yachting in 2018, offices have been opened across France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey, with more openings planned for 2022.

Stefano Tositti, founder and CEO of Acquera Yachting, commented, “He’s got a proven track record with a range of industry businesses and brings a lot of management and business experience to the table. He is an excellent addition to our team of professionals.”

For more information, visit Acquera Yachting.

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