Torqeedo Fills New Position

Torqeedo appointed Patrick Bucci to the new position of senior director for business development for its electric and hybrid propulsion systems in North America, the company announced in a statement.

Bucci, who has 20 years of experience in marine sales, will drive North American sales, focusing on recreational, commercial and government opportunities for the company’s Deep Blue products.

“[Bucci’s] depth and breadth of experience in the marine industry will enable him to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact on growing our Deep Blue high-voltage electric propulsion business in the commercial and leisure marine segments,” Torqeedo president Steve Trkla said.

“I share Torqeedo’s vision of a greener and sustainable marine industry and welcome the opportunity to play a role in moving the industry away from dependence on fossil fuels to electric and hybrid propulsion,” Bucci said.