Hatteras Names Kelly Grindle As New CEO

Hatteras/Cabo Yachts, a world leader in building convertible sportfishing and luxury motoryachts from 45 to 100 feet, has tappted Kelly Todd Grindle to be its new chief executive officer. Grindle previously was president of outdoor products at Vista Outdoor Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas, a $2.3 billion designer, maker and marketer of outdoor sports and recreation consumer products.

Denison is the exclusive Hatteras dealer for Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties. 

“We are pleased to have recruited a senior executive with the industry knowledge and experience to lead Hatteras Yachts through its next phase of growth,” said Gregory Segall, chairman of Hatteras and CEO of its shareholder Versa Capital Management. “Kelly Grindle is an acknowledged leader in the outdoor sports and recreational marine industries and will have a positive impact on our ability to deliver the best quality yachts to Hatteras customers today, and to continue the company’s long tradition of pioneering innovative design and technology in the future.”

Grindle brings to Hatteras Yachts his extensive experience in the recreational marine manufacturing sector. Prior to Vista Outdoor Inc., he spent 15 years as senior group vice president for marine electronics, watercraft and diving at Johnson Outdoors in Racine, Wisc., maker of well-known brands such as Minn-Kota, Humminbird, SCUBAPRO and Old Town. While at Johnson Outdoors, Grindle is credited with restructuring and turning around the Watercraft Division, as well as quadrupling the size of the Marine Electronics Group through strategic acquisitions and organic growth spurred by innovation.

“I’m excited to join an iconic American brand that is recognized as a leader in building highly coveted sportfishing and motor yachts,” Grindle said. “I look forward to working with the Hatteras team to drive new growth through innovation and exceptional customer service.”

For over 58 years, Hatteras Yachts has been recognized as a world leader in the construction of express boats, sportfishing convertibles and luxury motoryachts. Based in New Bern, NC, Hatteras has defined the industry and pioneered the production of large offshore fiberglass powerboats, starting with the introduction of its first model, Knit Wits, in 1959. Hatteras builds luxury motoryachts from 60 to 100 feet, sportfishing convertibles from 54 to 77 feet, and the 45 Express. 

To learn more about Hatteras yachts, contact 954.763.3971 or Sales@denisonyachtsales.com.