MarineMax Inc., a recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, has appointed technology executive Daniel Schiappa to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment comes as part of the company’s ongoing board refreshment.
Schiappa brings over 20 years of experience leading global product, research and development, strategy and cybersecurity teams across both high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. He currently serves as President, Technology & Services at Arctic Wolf Networks, overseeing product management, research and development, threat intelligence, strategy and support operations for a global 2,000-person organisation.
Schiappa, 57, has previously held senior leadership roles at Sophos, RSA (EMC), Microsoft, Vingage, Kodak/PictureVision, Informix and Oracle. He has been granted more than 18 patents and brings expertise in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity oversight and scaling global operations. He will serve on MarineMax’s Audit Committee to support strategic growth initiatives.
Alongside Schiappa’s appointment, Michael H. McLamb, MarineMax’s Chief Financial Officer, has stepped down from the Board. McLamb will continue as Executive Vice President and CFO. Following these changes, the Board remains composed of eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
Rebecca White, Ph.D., Chairperson of MarineMax’s Board, said: “Daniel’s appointment underscores our commitment to ensuring the Board’s expertise is closely aligned with MarineMax’s long-term strategic priorities. His track record of driving innovation and scaling complex global operations aligns with our vision for growth. As we continue to navigate the digital transformation of the recreational marine industry, Daniel’s insight will be invaluable in helping guide the Board’s decisions on technology investments and the expansion of our digital capabilities.”
White added: “On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Mike for his more than 21 years of dedicated service on the MarineMax Board. Mike will continue to contribute to our Board dialogue in his ongoing role as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, ensuring the Board continues to benefit from his deep industry experience and institutional knowledge. This transition reflects MarineMax’s ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance practices and thoughtful board succession planning.”
