Teakdecking Systems named Christopher Stokes vice president of global sales.

Stokes formerly worked for the Galadari Group, a Sunseeker dealership in the Middle East, Teakdecking said in a statement this morning. He later formed his own business in the Middle East, a dealership and superyacht sales, management and chartering company.

Stokes has specialized in commercial strategy, sales and branding in various maritime sectors.

“With multiple industry awards and a proven track record of producing cost-effective improvements that capture market share and implementing sustainable long-term growth strategies, Chris Stokes is poised to bring immense value to TDS,” said CEO Richard Strauss.