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Southern Spars Welcomes Bill Hughes as Technical Director<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Southern Spars, leading innovator of high-performance composite yacht spars, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its leadership team, Bill Hughes, who will be joining in the position of Technical Director.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The announcement follows Nick Bice\u2019s<\/a> appointment as Sales Director for Grand Prix Sales and elevates Southern Spars\u2019 experience and expertise to new heights.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u201cI am thrilled to announce the appointment of Bill Hughes as Technical Director. Bill will add tremendously to the already highly talented team and both Bill\u2019s and Nick\u2019s experience and professionalism will underline Southern Spars\u2019 name for innovation and excellence in the sailing world.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\nMark Hauser, General Manager of Southern Spars<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Bill\u2019s extensive career spans from aviation, the space industry to yacht racing and includes three America\u2019s Cups with Emirates Team NZ and brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving technical excellence and innovation. In this role, he will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technical strategy and leading the development of cutting-edge solutions that will reinforce Southern Spars\u2019 position in the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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“We are delighted to welcome Bill Hughes to our team as the Technical Director. His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the sailing industry. Bill’s passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering groundbreaking products to our clients.”\u00a0<\/p>\r\nVincent Guiot, Group Sales Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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For media inquiries or more information, please contact:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sibylle Delaney<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Head of Marketing<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sibylle.delaney@southernspars.com<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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