(EGERSUND, Norway) — Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands, has appointed Jamie Elgie as senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Americas.
In his new role, Elgie will be responsible for all sales, marketing and operations activities for the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands throughout North, Central and South America.
Elgie came to Navico from Wilson Electronics, a manufacturer and marketer of cellular infrastructure equipment based in Utah, where he served as chief marketing officer. Prior to this post, he spent 10 years at Belkin International where he led the iPhone, iPad and iPod accessories division, launched the company's WeMo home automation line, and led the digital marketing and customer care organizations. He began his career at Procter and Gamble in brand management. Elgie is married with four children and currently lives in Merrimack, N.H.
For more information on the Navico brands, visit www.lowrance.com, www.simrad-yachting.com, pro.simrad-yachting.com, www.bandg.com and www.c-map.com, and to find out more about the Navico Group of companies, visit www.navico.com.
