Things are happening at KArver
"Companies are living organisms: they are transformed by those who leave them and grow through those who join them." Henry Mintzberg
Mélanie and Alana set sail for new adventures
Mélanie BOURDON
Alana LETHU
Mélanie joined Karver in February 2019. She has been a wonderful sales and marketing assistant for the past six years.
Many of you have worked with her, and everyone can attest to her professionalism.
Mélanie is starting her own business (Salty Flow) and will be leaving us on 12 September 2025.
If you are looking for an external sales, marketing, communications or administrative assistant, please contact her.
Click on her photo to visit her LinkedIn profile and contact details.
We would like to thank her for her time with us.
Alana has just completed her two-year work-study programme in web marketing. She has worked quietly but effectively to improve our visibility and your experience on our website.
She is leaving for six months in Indonesia. Thank you and have a good trip.
...but Christine, Apolline, Lou and Matt are joining us!
Christine BARON
Appoline POTTIER
Many of you know Christine. In recent years, she has effectively replaced Laura and Melanie during their respective maternity leaves.
She is therefore naturally and permanently taking over Melanie’s position. Christine is already working in our Honfleur offices.
You appreciated Mélanie, and I am sure you will be charmed by Christine, who is already putting a lot of energy into satisfying your needs.
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Apolline is joining the sales team in Honfleur as part of a two-year work-study programme.
She will be with us on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which will allow Christine to also support Fabien, our purchasing manager.
Apolline won us over with her motivation and cheerful disposition.
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Lou BLONCE
Matt SCOLLAY
Lou BLONCE will replace Alana in the web marketing position at the Lorient office. She is also on a two-year work-study programme.
Lou is a passionate and very dynamic sailor. She has just spent a few months with Caroline Boule and Benoit Marie (Mini 650).
She will join us in mid-September after a busy summer in our beautiful Gulf of Morbihan.
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Last but not least… In anticipation of the upcoming retirement of our dear Christophe (export sales representative) in early 2026, we have just hired Matt. He is a young Australian who is perfectly bilingual and who cut his teeth at ORC / Marsaudon Composites.
He will be teaming up with Cédric to manage international accounts. You will quickly appreciate his dynamism, kindness, attentiveness and professionalism.
Matt will be joining us in mid-October. He will therefore be present in Amsterdam for the Mets.
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And if you've missed a few episodes, here are the new Karver faces from the last 12 months.
Jean Philippe CONNAN
Brieuc VANDAELE
Jean Philippe is back with us!
For a moment, he thought he could do without us. But 17 years at Karver leave their mark. So it’s confirmed: it’s no better elsewhere.
JP is now Director of Customer Satisfaction and heads up two major departments: Quality and After-Sales Service.
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Brieuc has been based at the Lorient office as an engineer since October 2024.
He previously worked in an Imoca team and remains focused on issues related to ocean racing and Super Yachts. A valuable asset to the team.
+33 (0)6 99 33 08 16
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Alexandre BUIS
Bastien LEJEUNE
Alexandre joined the technical team in Honfleur in April 2025. He now works alongside Tim, Jean Antoine, Bastien and Loic.
With the build of a rugby player, nimble fingers and great people skills, he is responsible for preparing orders for KRS reels.
Bastien has also been part of the technical team since April 2024.
We particularly appreciate his constant good humour, his high standards and his rigour. A man we can rely on.
This is also an opportunity to thank the rest of the team for their commitment. They work hard every day to ensure that we are worthy of your trust
: Laura, Julie, Alois, Bruno, Cédric, Christophe, Fabien, Guillaume, Jean Antoine, Loic, Quentin & Timothy.
Marin & Tanguy
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer