February 18, 2025
Balearic Marine Cluster Closes a Chapter and Sets Its 2025 Roadmap
The Cluster marks the end of a cycle with the departure of Toni Salom after six years of leadership and unveils new projects and strategies to continue driving the nautical sector forward in 2025.
On Monday, Balearic Marine Cluster held its General Assembly at the Balearic Port Authority headquarters, a key meeting where the achievements of 2024 were reviewed, and the strategic plan for 2025 was presented. However, the most significant moment of the day was the transition in the Cluster’s presidency. After a period marked by Toni Salom’s leadership, the presidency has now passed to Guillermo García, effective February 17.
After six years leading the organization, Toni Salom stepped down, leaving behind a legacy of growth and consolidation of the nautical sector in the Balearic Islands. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the Cluster’s position within the industry, fostering innovation, internationalization, and collaboration among companies.
Guillermo García, New President of Balearic Marine Cluster
During the Assembly, Guillermo García, Marketing Director at Evolution Yacht Agents, was officially appointed as the new President of the Cluster. With extensive experience in the sector and a focus on international expansion and innovation, García takes on the challenge of continuing the Cluster’s growth and strengthening its impact on the nautical industry.
“It is an honor to take on the presidency of Balearic Marine Cluster and continue the excellent work carried out by Toni Salom. My commitment is to keep driving the development of the nautical sector, enhance cooperation among businesses, and solidify our position as a benchmark in the industry,” García stated in his speech following his appointment.
For his part, Toni Salom expressed his gratitude to the members and collaborators for their support over the years, highlighting the growth of the Cluster and the collective efforts that have solidified its role in the sector. He also emphasized the importance of the Cluster for small businesses, providing them with guidance and support in an increasingly competitive environment.
Beyond the presidential transition, the General Assembly also served to bid farewell and thank the outgoing Board Members, whose dedication and commitment have been crucial in establishing the Cluster as a strategic player in the Balearic nautical sector.
New Board of Directors 2025
The meeting also formalized the renewal of the Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse team of key industry representatives. The new Board is composed as follows:
- Guillermo García – President (Evolution Yacht Agents)
- Maena Salom – Vice President (Nautipaints Group)
- Mónica del Toro – Secretary (Atlante Marine Solutions)
- Javier Calomarde – Treasurer (Shore Marine)
- Mar Vera – Board Member (Alcudiamar)
- Carlos Morales – Board Member (Astilleros de Mallorca)
- Olimpia Corral – Board Member (Baltic Yachts)
- Peter Brown – Board Member (GYG Group)
- Isabel Martínez – Board Member (Grupo IPM)
- Nacho Díaz – Board Member (Hill Robinson)
- Nani Mas – Board Member (OCIBAR)
This team will work in coordination to drive new growth strategies, strengthen industry collaboration, and further position the Balearic Islands as an international reference in the nautical sector.
2024 Review and 2025 Action Plan
The General Assembly also highlighted the main indicators of 2024, including the growth of the member network, financial balance, and the impact of services and projects developed throughout the year.
Additionally, the 2025 Action Plan was unveiled, outlining the Cluster’s roadmap for the coming months. The main priorities for this year include:
- Expanding and optimizing services for members
- Strengthening the promotion strategy for the Balearic nautical sector
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Participation in international fairs and industry events
- Developing new innovation and sustainability initiatives
With this presidential transition and an ambitious strategic plan, Balearic Marine Cluster embarks on a new chapter with the goal of continuing to strengthen the nautical sector and consolidating its presence in the global market.
