The Marlin Group, publisher of Marlin magazine and the largest operator of international big-game fishing tournaments, today announced the appointment of Patrick Sciacca as Managing Director of its media activities.
Sciacca will spearhead strategic projects while also overseeing all aspects of media operations across Marlin and InTheBite, including editorial, sales and marketing, with a mandate to accelerate growth, deepen audience engagement and drive revenue across platforms.
A well-known leader in marine media, Sciacca brings immediate credibility and impact to the role. He most recently served as Editorial Director and Group Publisher of the Yachting and Sailing Group at Firecrown, where he led content and sales strategy across six consumer media brands, developing new revenue platforms and executing multi-channel initiatives that expanded audience and engagement.
“Patrick is stepping into this role with zero ramp time,” said David Ritchie, CEO of The Marlin Group. “He knows this business, he knows this audience and he knows how to build brands that perform commercially. Just as importantly, he lives this lifestyle—he’s on the water, in the tournaments, part of the community. That combination is rare, and it’s exactly what we need as we accelerate into our next phase of growth.”
Sciacca previously spent more than a decade at Bonnier, where he rose from Deputy Editor to Editor-in-Chief of Yachting and later Editorial Director, leading one of the company’s most successful and profitable media brands. He also held leadership roles at Power & Motoryacht, helping pioneer early video and multimedia initiatives in the marine space, and has advised media, government and marine organizations as a consultant.
Beyond his professional experience, Sciacca is deeply embedded in the sportfishing lifestyle. A boat owner and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, he actively fishes tournaments each year and brings a firsthand understanding of the audience, culture and community that define The Marlin Group’s brands.
“This is the kind of role that doesn’t come around often,” said Sciacca. “To combine my professional experience with a lifelong passion for fishing and the marine lifestyle is incredibly meaningful. Marlin and InTheBite are powerful brands, and I’m excited to build on that foundation—expanding the audience, strengthening partnerships and delivering content that truly reflects the sport.”
Sciacca’s appointment marks another key addition to a strong and expanding team within The Marlin Group, underscoring the company’s continued growth and long-term commitment to leading the big-game fishing category across media, events and audience engagement.
