Brian Peters will step down as BMF president
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Article Date: 2007-08-22
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Peters Opal chairman, Brian Peters, will be stepping down as president of the British Marine Federation (BMF).
An announcement made yesterday(Monday), by the BMF said that Mr Peters would be stepping down after the unexpected news that Peters Opal had been taken into administration.
Rob Stevens, chief executive of the BMF, yesterday said: "We are sorry that Brian has decided to step down as BMF President but of course we understand and support his decision.
"Brian has been a great servant to the marine industry, particularly during his time as Chairman of National Boat Shows helping to plan and run the London and Southampton Boat Shows.
"We wish Brian well for the future."
The news came as a shock to many - Mr Peters has only been in the job for two months, although he has worked with the BMF for nearly eight years, on the management board and national council, as well as on the federation's international committee.
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