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World Cat Catamarans makes key executive appointment

by World Cat 8 Feb 2022 11:56 PST

World Cat - the largest maker of power catamarans in the world - announces the appointment of Kimberly Hegel as the new Director of Marketing effective immediately.

Hegel is stepping into this position with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, product development, event planning and communications. Her previous work includes Product Manager and Commercial Marketing Manager at Greenworks Tools, Product Manager at Husqvarna Group, Director of Walmart Sales and Trade Marketing at Spectrum Brands, Marketing Manager at Brunswick Bicycles and as the former Director of Marketing at Boston Whaler.

Hegel has a Bachelor's Degree in Management, Marketing and Communications from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She specializes in marketing strategy, trade marketing, product management, category analysis, website and eCommerce program development.

"We are extremely excited to welcome Kim to the team here at World Cat," said Chad Armstrong, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at World Cat. "I am fully confident that she will excel in this position and continue to elevate the World Cat brand. Kim comes from a family with a passion for boating, combined with her previous marine work experience making her the perfect fit for this position."

Headquartered in Tarboro, NC, with an additional production facility in Greenville, NC producing the company's World Cat Custom lineup. World Cat manufactures outboard-powered center and dual console catamaran models ranging from 23'-40'. World Cat models are known for their versatility, legendary smooth ride, class-leading available deck space, and performance...A Better Way to Boat™.

For more information on World Cat, visit worldcat.com.

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