The Cannes Yachting Festival has appointed Constance Brément as deputy director, working alongside show director Sylvie Ernoult. This leadership transition comes as Europe’s biggest in-water event prepares for its 2025 edition from September 9 to 14.

“Constance has a lot of professional experience in the yachting sector and will contribute with her expertise and strategic vision to strengthen the festival’s position as the European leader in in-water boat shows,” says Ernoult. “Our time working together this coming year will provide the perfect platform from which she can take the bar when I retire.”

Brément, a graduate of the Neoma business school in France, began her career as a key account manager before moving into senior roles in marketing and communications across the luxury and yachting sectors. In 2014, she was appointed communications and operational marketing director for the Bénéteau Group.