Roundtable at IBEX Will Focus on The Future of Marine Aftermarket

Soundings Trade Only will host a roundtable event during the International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) show on October 1 at the Marriott Tampa Waterside. The roundtable will focus on the future of marine aftermarket, boats and components. It is being sponsored by Mercury Marine and Attwood Corporation.

“From mergers and acquisitions to the sharing economy to the impact of e-commerce, technology and adjacent markets, the landscape of marine aftermarket is quickly changing,” said Michael Verdon, editor in chief of Soundings Trade Only.

The confirmed panelists include: Ron Japinga, CEO and president of Guitar Center and former executive vice president of merchandising, planning & logistics at West Marine, Tom Schuessler, president of Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, John Giglio, founder & CEO of Freedom Boat Club, Larry Russo, Sr., senior vice president, MarineMax Russo, and Joe Lewis, owner of the Mt. Dora Boating Center and chairman of the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and Grow Boating Board of Directors. Additional panelists to be confirmed.

Seating is limited. Easy registration for the event is available on the IBEX website at www.ibexshow.com/special-events-demos.