Posted on November 13, 2025
West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968.
“I have greatly enjoyed my time at West Marine and am delighted the Board of Directors has selected me to be the CEO,” Day said. “Over the past few years, West Marine has significantly transformed its retail and online operations through a heightened focus on core boating, strong vendor relationships, and streamlined operations”.
West Marine serves its retail and professional customers from over 200 stores in 34 states and Puerto Rico and its online e-commerce platforms serving retail and professional customers.
Day joined West Marine in 2022 as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer and was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in January 2024 and Chief Operating Officer earlier this year.
Prior to joining West Marine, she served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Assistant Secretary of MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) for 15 years. Day serves on the American Boat and Yacht Council Board of Directors and is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She has been recognized as a “Woman Making Waves” by Boating Industry magazine.
Day is a magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she attained her BA and MBA degrees. She was awarded her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree by Indiana University, also graduating magna cum laude.
