GAC UK has appointed Martin Molloy as its new product manager for marine leisure and events, taking over the reins of the GAC Pindar business from Jeremy Troughton.

Headquartered in the UK sailing hub of Southampton, GAC Pindar is a division of GAC Services (UK) Ltd and part of the GAC Group, which specialises in global logistics.

Molloy has been with GAC UK for over a decade, most recently expertly managing its third consecutive outing as the logistics provider for The Ocean Race.

“I am looking forward to guiding the team in its next phase of development,” says Molloy. “I believe the passion, dedication and level of expertise within the GAC Pindar team is unique in the forwarding sector, and to have this opportunity to lead the charge is an honour.

He continues: “I worked closely with Jeremy Troughton for almost seven years. He steered our team through some of our most difficult times, throughout a global pandemic and the shipping crisis. He leaves us in fantastic shape, with a growing team and the business going from strength to strength. We wish him every success for the future.”

Andrew Pindar, founding partner of GAC Pindar, says: “I greatly admire Martin’s leadership, commercial and operational ability, and am thrilled he will be leading us forward. I am confident that we will thrive under his talented guardianship. I extend my best wishes to both Martin and Jeremy in their new roles.”

Troughton navigated GAC Pindar through two successful editions of The (Volvo) Ocean Race, an Olympic Games, the inaugural season of SailGP, as well as the venue selection and initial planning for the America’s Cup in Barcelona. He leaves GAC Pindar to work on event overlay for the Paris Olympics.

“By working more closely with GAC Pindar, we shall enrich their service offering with additional air, sea, road, rail and customs support staff,” says GAC UK’s general manager for freight services, Mark Horton. “They are well-versed in providing solutions for budget-minded customers across many sectors working to tight schedules.

Main image: Martin Molloy and Jeremy Troughton on site together in Genoa, Italy, during The Ocean Race 2022-23. Photo courtesy of GAC Pindar / Amalia Infante.

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