MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat
retailer, today announced that Frances Allen has been appointed to its
Board of Directors.
Ms. Allen currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Brand
Officer, for Denny’s Corporation (Nasdaq: DENN), franchisor and operator
of one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains. Her
leadership has resulted in positive sales for several consecutive
quarters and numerous successful marketing initiatives for America’s
Diner. Prior to joining Denny’s, Ms. Allen was Chief Marketing Officer
for Dunkin Donuts, where she was instrumental in increasing sales by
launching healthier menu options and several successful marketing
campaigns. Her prior roles also include managing marketing efforts at
Sony Ericsson Mobil Communications, Pepsi-Cola North America and
Frito-Lay. Ms. Allen holds a B.S. in Mathematics with Actuarial Studies
from Southampton University in the United Kingdom and completed the
Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
William H. McGill, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company, stated, “We are proud and honored to have Frances Allen
join our Board of Directors. On behalf of the Board, we welcome Frances.
We are confident she will be a strong addition to our Board and her
wealth of experience and expertise in marketing will support our ongoing
efforts to grow the MarineMax brand. We look forward to her future
contributions to the Company.”
“MarineMax has already established itself as a retail leader in
recreational boating, and I’m excited for the opportunity to further
enhance the reach and impact of the brand,” added Frances Allen. “I am
delighted to join MarineMax’s Board of Directors and look forward to
working with them and the company’s management team to continue to
maximize long term shareholder value.”
About MarineMax
Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation’s largest
recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as
Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Cabo, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts,
Grady-White, Bayliner, Harris FloteBote, Crest, Scout, Sailfish, Scarab
Jet Boats, Aquila, Nautique and Malibu, MarineMax sells new and used
recreational boats and related marine products and services as well as
provides yacht brokerage and charter services. MarineMax currently has
54 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut,
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, and Texas and operates MarineMax Vacations in Tortola,
British Virgin Islands. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed
company. For more information, please visit www.marinemax.com
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