About This Webinar
2023 Caribbean Charter Yacht Show Webinar - Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Presenters
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    IYBA
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    Paul Flannery
    Chief Operating Officer, IYBA
    Paul has been involved in the marine industry for almost his entire life, having started as a dock boy and working his way up to the position of captain on custom sport-fishing boats in the tournament circuit.

    In 1992, Paul began working as a full-time yacht broker and enjoyed a successful career with his own brokerage company as well as with a few other great names in the industry. In early 2018, Paul was approached by the Executive Committee of IYBA and asked to assume the role of Chief
    Operating Officer on a full-time basis, where he currently directs the day-to-day operations of the association. His current duties involve the coordination of seminars, networking events, legislative affairs, and working with the Board of Directors to shepherd the growth of the organization.
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    Bert Fowles
    VP of Sales & Marketing, IGY Marinas
    With more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Bert Fowles joined the IGY Marinas team in 2007 as Vice President of Marketing & Sales. Fowles is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans leading to revenue growth for numerous international marinas, as well as providing direction and support to IGY’s third-party clients in respect to marketing and sales.

    Prior to joining IGY Marinas, Fowles served as operations manager for Prime Sports Ltd., one of the Caribbean’s leading casino gaming companies. He has also held several key marketing management positions in the hospitality and resort industry, including a number of years with SuperClubs Resorts where he serviced brands such as Hedonism, Grand Lido and Breezes.

    Fowles serves on several boards, including the United States Superyacht Association and Marine Industries Association of South Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida, where he majored in Business Administration.
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