The former Senior LVMH Executive will succeed Nicholas Edmiston, who will remain Chairman of the leading brand for super-premium yachting.



Edmiston & Company, a global leader in the sale, charter, and management of super and mega yachts, announced today that Mark Cornell has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.



Based at their headquarters in Monaco, Mr Cornell will oversee global business for the brand.



The announcement comes frm Nicholas Edmiston, who previously served as Chairman and CEO and will remain Chairman of the company.



“I am thrilled we have been able to recruit one of the most accomplished luxury executives in the marketplace to lead Edmiston into the next stage of growth,” said Mr Edmiston.



“After nearly 15 years at Edmiston, I am excited for the future and look forward to supporting Mark in his post as Chief Executive of the company.”



Mr Cornell said that after a decade of working on some of the most prestigious brands in the LVMH portfolio, he is “eager to embark on a more entrepreneurial role with a new set of challenges”.



Mr Cornell has a wealth of experience, most recently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Moet Hennessy USA since 2006. His career spans many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Japan. He received his MBA from the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1999.