Transducer manufacturer Airmar Technology announced the appointment of Thomas Sellier as EMEA sales manager. Sellier will oversee sales operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and will report to Guillaume Martino, director of Marport global sales and Airmar EMEA.

“Thomas combines deep market knowledge, proven sales leadership and firsthand experience as a high-performance sailor,” Martino said in a statement. “His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class products and support to our customers and partners throughout the EMEA region.”

Sellier most recently was product and sales manager at Navicom, a France-based electronics distributor. He is a former professional athlete and member of the French Olympic Sailing Team, having competed in French, European and world championship circuits as part of the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 games.