New CEO at West Marine

Marine retailer West Marine released a statement naming Eric Kufel (above) to succeed Ken Seipel as Chief Executive Officer. Kufel has over two decades of executive leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering category-leading growth across a wide range of brands, business models, and industries. As part of the transition, Seipel, who took the helm as CEO in late 2018, will become Lead Independent Director of the West Marine Board of Directors, effective August 23. – Details