International Superyacht Coatings appoints Gary Ward as COO

International Superyacht Coatings (ISC) has announced the appointment of Gary Ward as its new Chief Commercial Officer. According to the company, Gary brings to the role an extensive background in superyacht coatings and a proven track record of driving business growth, which will be instrumental in enhancing ISC’s performance.

He is also the founder of Zenith+Noble, a boutique consultancy and creative agency, and now brings his strategic insight to ISC. “When I founded Zenith+Noble, my vision was to build a strong, enduring company that could eventually be led by an innovative and capable team. That goal is now being realized, and I’m confident in the team’s ability to continue Zenith+Noble’s success moving forward,” commented Gary.

“However, sometimes opportunities come along that you just can’t ignore and your instinct and experience knows something incredible can be realised through adding value. Simon Green has accomplished remarkable things with building ISC, and with recent market consolidation, there’s immense potential for growth,” he added.

In his new role, Gary will lead efforts to expand ISC’s commercial reach, drawing on his industry experience and network. “I see a unique opportunity to help ISC build even greater momentum and become a leading business within the market, and I’m excited to be a part of its journey.”

The company stated that his appointment represents a key milestone in the company’s ongoing pursuit within the superyacht coatings sector. “Gary’s appointment reflects our ambition to take ISC to the next level. His experience, integrity, and industry insight are exactly what we need as we continue expanding our footprint across Europe. I’m proud of the team we’re building and confident that, with Gary on board, ISC is well positioned to lead the future of superyacht coatings,” concluded ISC Founder and CEO Simon Green.