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NextBoat Inc. announced two strategic leadership appointments on September 4, 2026: Zebulon Hadley joined the Board of…
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NextBoat Inc. announced two strategic leadership appointments on September 4, 2026: Zebulon Hadley joined the Board of Directors as an independent director and will chair the Compensation Committee, while Todd Bates was named Vice President of Finance & Insurance. Hadley brings over two decades of experience scaling companies, including National Coatings Inc., which generates approximately $39 million in annual revenue. Bates previously served as Corporate Director of Finance for a major marine retail group, where he grew F&I revenue by more than $5 million across 80 locations. These hires aim to strengthen governance and drive revenue growth as the company scales into a mature public entity. NextBoat Inc. operates as a vertically integrated, technology-driven marine marketplace that buys, sells, finances, and services used boats in the United States.