MarineMax, Inc., a global marina operator and recreational marine services company, has announced the appointment of Odilon Almeida to its board of directors. The decision comes as part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen governance and international operations.
MarineMax operates over 65 worldwide marina and storage locations in established yachting and sport fishing destinations, including key sites under its IGY Marinas brand. As part of a multi-faceted business, these facilities play a central role in the company’s revenue model, serving both private owners and commercial clients across the leisure boating and superyacht markets.
Almeida’s appointment brings more than four decades of international leadership across the financial services, technology and consumer goods sectors. Almeida will serve on the audit committee with his expertise expected to support MarineMax’s ongoing marina strategy and expansion, aligning with wider growth efforts in yacht services and brokerage.
At 64, Almeida currently serves as an operating partner at Advent International and holds board roles at Amerant Bancorp and NCR Atleos. He is also the former CEO of ACI Worldwide and held a 17-year tenure at Western Union, including his role as President of Global Money Transfer, where he oversaw a $5 billion USD consumer business across more than 200 countries and territories.
Rebecca White, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Company’s Board, stated: “We are excited to welcome Odilon to the MarineMax Board as our newest independent director. We look forward to benefitting from his extensive board experience, business acumen and track record of strategic leadership in global markets.”
Alongside the new appointment, MarineMax confirmed that directors Evelyn V. Follit and G. Clinton Moore will retire from the board. Both have served through a period of growth for the company. With these changes, the board now comprises eight members, six of whom are independent.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to express our deep appreciation to Evelyn and Clint for their long-standing service and steady leadership. Their perspectives have helped shape our strategic direction, and their guidance has played a meaningful role in our growth over the past decade,” said Dr. White.
MarineMax, headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, has continued to grow its international footprint in recent years. Beyond its marina operations, the company owns a portfolio of yacht brokerage firms, including Fraser Yachts Group and Northrop & Johnson, as well as manufacturing brands such as Cruisers Yachts and Intrepid Powerboats. It also operates MarineMax Vacations in the British Virgin Islands.
