James Dean, 36, has been appointed to the new post of supply chain manager at Marine Power Europe, Mercury Marine’s marketing, sales and distribution operation for Europe, CIS, Africa and the Middle East, headquartered at Verviers in southern Belgium.

Born in the UK, James has an MBA and management studies diploma from Sheffield Business School.  His supply chain experience includes management positions at automotive accessories multi-national Ferodo and with Johnson Matthey, the precious metals and catalysts specialist.

He will report to Marine Power Europe’s supply chain director Marc Franssen.