Seldén Mast announces key appointments to support expansion
Cath Hough has joined as sales coordinator.
Seldén Mast has announced three new appointments as part of its ongoing expansion.
Seldén Mast is the UK subsidiary of the Seldén Group, with facilities for manufacturing carbon, dinghy and custom yacht spars.
The firm says these new roles aim to strengthen the company’s aftersales support and bolster its technical expertise.
Andrew Tarboton
Andrew Tarboton has joined Seldén as technical account manager. Originally from South Africa, he has 15 years’ experience in the marine industry. Since moving to the UK in 2011, he has balanced his professional career with competitive sailing, winning gold at the 2025 Musto Skiff World Championships in Sydney. He has previously worked as a sailmaker along the UK’s south coast and studied mechanical engineering.
“I hold Seldén in very high regard and am excited to join a company that shares my passion for sailing,” says Tarboton. “In my role, I aim to provide a personal point of contact for every account I manage while contributing to Seldén’s continued success in any way I can.”
Zoe Whittaker
Zoe Whittaker has been appointed aftersales manager, a newly created role overseeing warranty and aftersales enquiries and managing key accounts across Seldén’s dinghy, keelboat and yacht products. A lifelong sailor from the UK’s east coast, she has experience across various boat types, including dinghies and ocean cruisers, and has competed in events such as Cowes Week. She studied geology at the University of Portsmouth and has worked in the marine industry in various roles.
“Working at Seldén is a dream come true,” says Whittaker. “I’ve always wanted to contribute to a respected and established company in the marine industry, and I’m excited to make a difference in this new role.”
Cath Hough
Cath Hough has joined as sales coordinator, bringing over 15 years’ experience in the marine sector. She will manage customer service enquiries, process sales orders and provide administrative support. She has previously run sailing centres in Dubai, Malta and China, and actively races RS Aeros at Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club on the UK’s south coast.
“I am delighted to join Seldén, combining my passion for sailing with my career,” says Hough. “I look forward to working with the team as we progress and grow and hope to contribute to their continued success.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew, Zoe and Cath to the Seldén family,” says head of sales Rich Thoroughgood. “Their combined expertise, professionalism and passion for sailing is already playing a key role in supporting our vision for an enhanced customer experience.
“Each of them brings a unique perspective that will help us deliver even greater value to our customers while driving Seldén’s reputation as a leader in the marine industry.”
