Marine Industry Icon Lex Raas Retires from MarineMax, Becomes Advisor at Aquila Power Catamarans
Lex Raas's Retirement: A New Chapter for the Marine Industry
The marine industry is witnessing a significant transition as Lex Raas, a prominent figure and the visionary President of Aquila Power Catamarans, announces his retirement from MarineMax. Raas will step into an Executive Advisory role with Aquila, ensuring his invaluable insights continue to shape the future of this leading power catamaran brand.
A Journey through Innovation and Leadership
With a career spanning over five decades, Lex Raas has left an indelible mark on the marine sector. His journey began in South Africa where his passion for multihull design took root. After honing his skills with Beneteau in both France and the USA, he joined The Moorings in 1994. Raas quickly climbed the ranks, eventually becoming CEO in 2001.
At The Moorings, he was pivotal in transforming the charter industry, especially by harnessing the potential of sailing catamarans for Caribbean operations. This transformation was further enriched when he partnered with renowned South African boatbuilders, John Robertson and Jerry Caine, to create the Leopard catamaran brand.
Building Aquila from the Ground Up
In 2012, Raas embraced a new opportunity at MarineMax as President of Charter and Special Initiatives. He worked alongside then-CEO Bill McGill and the Xiong family from Sino Eagle Group to launch Aquila Power Catamarans. Starting from minimal resources—as Raas often puts it,
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