MarineMax elects new board member

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) announced Wednesday that George Borst has been elected to its board of directors.

George Borst served as president and CEO of the Americas Region of Toyota Financial Services from 2002 until 2013. He was responsible for all operational and financial activities in North and South America. George started his career with Toyota in 1985, serving in numerous roles within Toyota including marketing, product planning and strategy and was general manager and group vice president of the Lexus Division, before he assumed the role of president and CEO. He currently serves on the board of trustees for PIMCO Funds and as executive adviser to the global management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company.

William H. McGill, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of MarineMax, stated, “We are very excited and honored to have George join our Board of Directors. We are confident that he will be a strong addition to our board. His broad experiences and expertise with very successful organizations will complement our ongoing efforts to continue to grow MarineMax. On behalf of the board, we welcome George and look forward to his future contributions to the company.”

George Borst added, “It’s exciting to join the MarineMax Board of Directors. MarineMax is the clear leader in the marine industry, and I look forward to the opportunity to assist the company in achieving its strategic goals and direction.”