Barry Ashmore, Chief Commercial Officer of Nautor Swan, has announced the strategic appointment of Kevin H. O’Conor to oversee the pivotal US East Coast market. Kevin will collaborate closely with Ken Keefe, a long-time member of the Nautor Swan team since 1994, who manages the US West region. Together, Kevin and Ken bring a wealth of experience and invaluable connections within the cruising and racing yacht sectors, establishing themselves as essential resources for clients seeking Nautor Swan’s new yacht sales, brokerage, and charter services.

The Nautor Swan US team will showcase its offerings at the Annapolis Yacht Show from October 10 to 14, featuring the Swan 58. Attendees are invited to visit the booth and explore the comprehensive range of Nautor Swan yachts, spanning from 28 to 128 feet.
“Nautor Swan has always held a special place in the hearts of US cruising and racing sailors,” stated Barry Ashmore. “With Kevin’s appointment, we have assembled a skilled team with targeted expertise across key marine sectors, empowering Nautor to present its latest models to American yachtsmen. Notably, we are excited about the new Swan 51 performance cruiser set to launch in 2025, along with the new ClubSwan 28 and ClubSwan 43 racers.”
Nautor Swan was founded in 1966 in Pietarsaari, Finland. The builder entered the superyacht market in 1999. Since then, the yard has continued building high-performance sailing yachts in three different lines; ClubSwan, Swan Yachts and Maxi Swan Yachts.
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