Lippert Components, Inc. promoted Harcourt Schutz to senior director of aftermarket marine sales. The job will bring Schutz oversight of brands including Lewmar, SureShade and Taylor Made.
Schutz has more than 20 years of leadership, knowledge, and experience in the marine marketplace. He held several roles at Lewmar, a leading marine equipment supplier that manufactures products in the UK and distributes products in the U.S.
Most recently, Schutz served as the senior director of sales for Lewmar Aftermarket. There, Lippert stated he was responsible for attracting new retail and wholesale distribution opportunities.
“Harcourt is strongly revered throughout the marine industry in the OEM and aftermarket sectors,” said Mark Boessler, Lippert’s senior vice president of aftermarket, “and will provide the outstanding leadership needed to continue to drive innovative new products for our brands while providing even greater service to our customers now and in the future.”
Lippert Vice President of Aftermarket Stephan Lussier said the company was excited about the aftermarket marine growth journey ahead under Schutz’s leadership.
“We firmly believe he will help us build a world-class sales organization,” Lussier said.
Schutz earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston. Schutz served as Lewmar’s U.S. general manager, national sales manager in OEM and sales aftermarket and market manager.
“It is a true honor to have the opportunity to expand my role beyond Lewmar and work with all of the brands under Lippert marine,” Schutz said. “I look forward to leading the growth of our sales team to further enhance our customer relationships and continued success in the marine industry.”
