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Jessica Stewart has been appointed Americas marketing manager for AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings, which includes Awlgrip, Interlux and Sea Hawk marine coatings brands.

Stewart will oversee regional execution of the company’s growth strategy in the American market, AkzoNobel said in a statement this morning.

“I have a passion for the yacht industry and am fortunate to combine that with a company like AkzoNobel,” Stewart said in the statement. “AkzoNobel has industry-leading products, is consistently recognized as a top workplace in countries all over the world, and has an incredibly admirable sustainability strategy.”

Stewart is an experienced marketing, brand and product manager, with a background in distribution through all levels of marine businesses including the yachting market.