Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced yesterday Dean Burnett’s appointment to vice president. Burnett will oversee the development and advanced development teams, as well as the Boat Business Unit, which includes the WaterCraft Business Group, G3 Boats and Skeeter Boats. He also is president of Skeeter Products and president of Siren Marine.
“Dean has a deep understanding of the marine industry, and his leadership plays an integral role in Yamaha’s success,” Ben Speciale, president, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, said in a statement. “His tenure with Yamaha is marked by strategic growth, operational excellence and a strong commitment to our customers and partners. We are grateful to have him back in the U.S. and confident he will drive success in his new role.”
A 30-year veteran of Yamaha, Burnett most recently was president and managing director of Yamaha Motor Canada, where he managed 10 product lines.
