| Powerboat P1 Management Ltd has appointed Richard Marsh as Head of Business Development, with a brief of sourcing sponsorship and building new commercial revenues in what is widely regarded as one of the fastest growing motorsport championships in the world. Prior to his appointment Richard was consulting at RPM, the UK's leading experiential marketing agency, and has a broad range of sales experience from previous roles at Accelerate, Prism and Sport Business International. "P1 is very pleased to have secured Richard to head up our sales division," explains Robert Wicks, P1 Sales and Marketing Director. "He brings with him an excellent range of contacts, has relevant experience across a broad number of brands and will add tremendous value as we take our exciting partnership opportunities to market." Commenting on his appointment, Richard added, "This is a really exciting time to be joining Powerboat P1 - with a new management team in place I can't wait to play an integral role in the continued |
growth and success of the Championship. P1 offers a true sport and entertainment experience with competition on three continents at exotic locations, a vibrant and aspirational brand and a tremendous marketing platform that will appeal to many sponsors, both in local markets and internationally." Coined the 'Grand Prix of the Sea', Powerboat P1 combines spectacular action with the glamour of international motorsport. In 2008 the World Championship will continue to expand whilst visiting the shorelines of some of the world's most exotic resort destinations. Italy, France, Malta, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal and the Middle East all feature on the forthcoming season's calendar. |
