Netherlands-based European distributor Mercator Marine Group announced that it named Arjan Pols chief executive officer. Pols will lead the company’s watersports brands, including Allpa, Technautic and Combi Noord.

“With Arjan’s arrival, MMG is ready for the next step,” interim CEO Cees Kopper said in a statement. “His experience, vision for further developing the group’s organizations, and strong commercial drive will strengthen and expand our market positions.”

Most recently, Pols was CEO of PVO International and has held executive positions in logistics and distribution in other European companies, according to his LinkedIn profile.