Alan Harrison has been appointed sales manager UK north with Nick Bowkett taking over as sales manager UK south at Chatham Marine.

Mr Bowkett joins the company from Deck Leisure Ltd and was previously employed for five years by National Boat Shows. With strong marine background, he has also worked for Ventura UK, selling motor yachts and superyachts from the Ferretti Group portfolio.

Mr Harrison, who is responsible for the UK area north of Birmingham plus Ireland, was formerly sales manager for the Feathermaster brand of footwear. He also spent time as sales manager at Base London and Lacoste shoes. In addition, he has worked as corporate business manager to Berghaus responsible for sales to non High Street retailers.

Both Mr Bopwkett and Mr Harrison's roles will focus on increasing Chatham Marine’s presence in existing accounts including chandlers and country stores, as well as introducing the Chatham brand to shoe shops and high end fashion stores.