Vision Marine Promotes Internal Leader to Lead Florida Retail Operations
Event summary
- Lakshmi Rampersaud appointed General Manager of Nautical Ventures Group (NVG), Vision Marine's Florida-based retail subsidiary.
- Rampersaud has been with NVG since 2021, overseeing procurement, inventory planning, and supplier relations.
- Appointment formalizes her existing operational leadership role across NVG's multi-location retail and service platform.
- Rampersaud will coordinate day-to-day operations with Vision Marine's COO Maxime Poudrier to align NVG with parent company strategies.
The big picture
Vision Marine's promotion of Rampersaud underscores the strategic importance of NVG as a key distribution and service hub for its electric boating technology. The move comes amid broader industry shifts toward electrification in recreational marine, where operational efficiency and retail integration are critical competitive advantages. With over 18 years of experience in marine retail and logistics, Rampersaud's appointment signals Vision Marine's focus on strengthening its Florida footprint ahead of potential national expansion.
What we're watching
- Operational Synergy
- How Rampersaud's deep institutional knowledge will impact NVG's integration with Vision Marine's broader platform.
- Execution Risk
- Whether NVG can maintain operational discipline across its Florida retail network under centralized leadership.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Vision Marine scales its electric propulsion technology through NVG's established marine retail channels.