Marcelo Elias

Marcelo Elias is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in the marine industry. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering and Director of Program Management at Freeman Boatworks since May 2023, Marcelo previously held key roles at Brunswick Boat Group, including Brunswick Technical Advisor in Structural Engineering and Engineering Manager from October 2018 to April 2023. Prior to that, positions at Boston Whaler spanned from January 2012 to October 2018, where Marcelo advanced from Structural Engineer to Engineer Supervisor. Further experience includes work as a Marine Surveyor at Maritime Inspection Corporation, Head of Engineering Department at BC Marine Services, and Research Adviser at Laboratorio Nacional de Hidraulica. Marcelo holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the National University of Engineering and a Welding Inspector certification from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.