Benzinga | Mar 23, 2021 01:11PM EDT

Boatim Names Mario Beckles As Florida Finance Chief

* Digital marketplace for buying and selling boats and yachts, Boatim Inc (OTC: BTIM) announced the appointment of Florida-based Mario Beckles as a director and CFO effective April 1, 2021.

* Mario succeeded Benjamin L. Salter, who is based in Europe faces continued international travel restrictions. The company preferred a U.S domiciled leader to focus on the scaling of Boatim's U.S. market presence.

* Salter would focus on strategic business development and operations in Europe.

* Price action: BTIM shares traded higher by 1.85% at $0.54 on the last check Tuesday.