Reading. Ferretti Group chief commercial officer, managing director of Wally, executive director and board member of CRN and managing director of Ferretti Asia Pacific, all to Oct-Nov 2024; CRN board member since 2016. HKUST MBA. Since 2025 chairman of a refit-and-survey firm and of the Superyacht Life Foundation. The most senior commercial leader among the Italian alumni, and available.
Chief Executive Officer · POEM Srl. Nov 2024 – Present
Executive Chairman · The Superyacht Life Foundation Jan 2024 – Present
Advisor to the Board · The Superyacht Life Foundation Mar 2023 – Jan 2024
Chief Commercial Officer · Ferretti Group May 2014 – Nov 2024
Managing Director · Wally Yachts S.A. Jan 2019 – Oct 2024
Executive Director & Board Member · CRN YACHTS Feb 2016 – Oct 2024
Board Member · CRN YACHTS Jun 2014 – Jan 2016
and 6 earlier roles
Education
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship; University College London, U. of London Beng · Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; International School of Milan
Languages
English · Native or bilingual proficiency, French · Elementary proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spanish · Elementary proficiency
Leadership maturity10%Group-level commercial director of a listed builder; MBA
Reading. CEO of Absolute since Jan 2026 after 13 years at Ferretti: brand manager 2012, regional director 2018, sales and marketing director, then group commercial director to Dec 2025. SDA Bocconi MBA; Tenaris and Rizzani de Eccher before yachting. A serial-yacht commercial leader who has just taken a top seat.
Career
Amministratore delegato · Absolute Yachts SPA Jan 2026 – Present
Direttore Commerciale · Ferretti Group Jan 2019 – Dec 2025
Sales and Marketing Director · Ferretti Group Jan 2019 – Dec 2025
Regional Director · Ferretti Group Oct 2012 – Dec 2018
Brand Manager · Ferretti Group Jun 2006 – Oct 2012
* Commercial leadership30%Chief Commercial Officer @ Benetti Yachts (to Mar 2025); Sales and Service Director EMEA & APAC @ Azimut Yachts
* Yacht network20%Commercial and Business Development Director @ Nautor's Swan (to Oct 2018)
* Technical and pricing20%Mechanical Engineer, Politecnico di Torino
* Business building20%Chief Executive Officer @ Next Yacht Group (to Sep 2025)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Azimut sales and service director EMEA and APAC to Nov 2015, Nautor's Swan commercial and business development director to Oct 2018, chief commercial officer of Benetti to Mar 2025, CEO of NEXT Yacht Group to Sep 2025; independent since Dec 2025. Mechanical engineer, Politecnico di Torino. A commercial leader who has sold for the two Azimut-Benetti brands and run a yard group, and is available.
Career
Founder & Strategic Advisor · Elessargery Dec 2025 – Present
Luxury Yachting Executive | Strategy, Global Growth & Innovation | Strategic Advisor · Self-employed Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Luxury Yachting Executive | Strategy, Global Growth & Innovation | Strategic Advisor · Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
Chief Executive Officer · Next Yacht Group Apr 2025 – Sep 2025
Chief Commercial Officer · Benetti Yachts Oct 2018 – Mar 2025
Commercial and Business Development Director · Nautor’s Swan (a brand of Nautor Holding Srl ) Dec 2015 – Oct 2018
Sales and Service Director EMEA & APAC · Azimut Yachts Sep 2013 – Nov 2015
Vice Chairman · Azimut China Oct 2011 – Oct 2013
and 7 earlier roles
Education
Politecnico di Torino Mechanical Engineer; Centro Politecnico Superior de Zaragoza
Languages
Inglese · Full professional proficiency, Italiano · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spagnolo
* Commercial leadership30%Commercial Director @ Moonen Yachts (to Aug 2024); Sales and Marketing Manager @ Amels B.V. (2004-2021)
* Yacht network20%Head of Marketing @ Damen Yachting (to Mar 2021); Superyacht Broker @ dahm international
* Technical and pricing20%HND Engineering, Yacht Manufacturing, Solent University
* Business building20%Commercial Director + share holder @ Holland Jachtbouw BV (to Apr 2003)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Commercial director of Moonen to Aug 2024; head of marketing at Damen Yachting to Mar 2021 after seventeen years as sales and marketing manager of Amels (2004-2021); commercial director and shareholder of Holland Jachtbouw before, superyacht broker at Dahm in the 1990s. Yacht-manufacturing HND (Solent). The longest-serving seller of Dutch superyachts in the alumni set; independent since Sep 2024.
Career
Eigenaar · Victor Caminada B.V. Sep 2024 – Present
Commercial Director · Moonen Yachts Sep 2021 – Aug 2024
Head of Markering · Damen Yachting May 2004 – Mar 2021
Sales and Markering Manager · Amels B.V. Apr 2003 – May 2004
Commercial Director + share holder · Holland Jachtbouw BV Oct 1999 – Apr 2003
Superyacht Broker · dahm international Spain S.L. May 1997 – Aug 1999
Education
Solent University HND Engineering · Yacht Manufacturing Technology and Marine Industry Management; Fachhochschule Dortmund Diplm-Betriebswirt · Internationale Betriebswirtschaft; Hogeschool van Amsterdam BA (Hons) Double Degree, Int. Management. · International Business
* Commercial leadership30%Head of Sales & Marketing Custom Line @ Ferretti Group (to Dec 2025); Sales & Marketing Director Asia Pacific @ Ferretti Group
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Ventura Yachts (Sep 2026 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Managing director since Sep 2026; head of sales and marketing Custom Line at Ferretti to Dec 2025, sales and marketing director Asia Pacific, Azimut-Benetti brand and sales manager, Itama sales manager. MBA. Seventeen years selling Italian yachts across three brands and two groups.
Career
Managing Director · Ventura Yachts Sep 2026 – Present
Head of Sales & Marketing Custom Line · Ferretti Group Apr 2023 – Dec 2025
Sales & Marketing Director Asia Pacific · Ferretti Group Jan 2019 – Apr 2023
Sales Manager Ferretti Group Asia Pacific · Ferretti Group Feb 2013 – Dec 2018
Brand Manager · Azimut Benetti Group - Atlantis Division Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
Sales Manager · Azimut Benetti Group - Atlantis Division Sep 2009 – Dec 2011
Sales Manager Itama · Ferretti Group Aug 2005 – Aug 2009
Area Manager Asia Pacific Pershing · Ferretti Group Aug 2003 – Jul 2005
and 2 earlier roles
Education
ALMA Graduate School MBA; Università degli Studi di Ancona Dottore in Economia · Business/Managerial Economics; Università Politecnica delle Marche Doctor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics
Languages
English · Full professional proficiency, French · Limited working proficiency, Spanish · Limited working proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%Commercial Director @ Oceanco (to May 2022)
* Yacht network20%Commercial and business development @ Platinum Yachts; Project Manager @ Oceanco bv (to Aug 2000)
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Managing director @ Amels Holland bv (to Sep 2007)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Oceanco project manager to 2000, managing director of Amels Holland to Sep 2007, commercial and business development at Platinum Yachts (Dubai) to 2009, his own company Nereus, then commercial director of Oceanco to May 2022; now technical director of a short-sea shipping group. Has held the top seat at Amels and the commercial seat at Oceanco; likely around 60. Surfaced without a builder link, so his Oceanco rows were not page-matched.
Career
Technical director · Vertom Group Jul 2025 – Present
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%CEO and Partner @ C.B.I. NAVI SPA
Reading. Chief commercial officer Wider to Oct 2025, Mangusta sales manager, CCO and board member Tecnomar, CCO Admiral, CEO and partner CBI Navi. Founded his own yachting-services firm in 1985, so likely over 65.
CEO and Partner · C.b.ı. Navı Spa Mar 1994 – Feb 2005
Education
Texas AM University Galveston Texas USA Course in Maritime Administration · Marine Transportation; Livorno Navy Academy AUCD 77° · Navy Staff; Istituto tecnico nautico A. Cappellini Livorno diploma di allievo di capitano di lungo corso · Diploma Master Marine
Languages
Spanish · Professional working proficiency, english · Full professional proficiency
Reading. CEO of Azimut Yachts and of the group's Yachtique services arm 2008-2013, president of Fraser Yachts in the same period, COO of Salvatore Ferragamo before, and since 2015 CEO of the Camper & Nicholsons brokerage group in Monaco. A luxury-goods executive who has run Italy's largest yacht brand; likely around 60 and ten years in brokerage.
* Commercial leadership30%Sales Director @ Oceanco (to Apr 2023); Sales & Marketing Director @ Numarine
* Yacht network20%Sales & Marketing Director @ OTAM Yachts; Sales Director - Europe @ Vicem Yachts
* Technical and pricing20%BS Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Sales director at Oceanco to Apr 2023; before that sales and marketing director at three Turkish yards (Numarine, OTAM, Vicem Europe). Cornell mechanical engineer. Left yachting for Dubai property in 2023; the only alumnus who has sold for Turkish builders and for a Dutch top yard.
Career
Senior Sales Manager · OMNIYAT Sep 2026 – Present
International Sales Executive / Executive Sales Director · Penthouse.ae May 2023 – Present
Sales Director · Oceanco Feb 2019 – Apr 2023
Independent Sales, Marketing, Strategy Management Consultant · Personal Company Jan 2018 – Feb 2019
Sales & Marketing Director · Numarine Performance Yachts May 2015 – Jan 2018
Management Consultant · Independent Consultancy Dec 2012 – Aug 2013
Sales Director - Europe · Vicem Yachts Aug 2010 – Nov 2012
and 6 earlier roles
Education
Cornell University BS · Mechanical Engineering; Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA · International Business & Manufacturing; MIT Sloan School of Management Professional Master · Project Management
Languages
English · Native or bilingual proficiency, French · Full professional proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency, Russian · Limited working proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%Country Manager Americas @ Benetti Yachts; Benetti + Azimut Grande Sales Director @ Azimut-Benetti
* Yacht network20%Managing Director USA @ Camper & Nicholsons
* Technical and pricing20%Mechanical Engineering, Sapienza
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Benetti country manager Americas 2013-2018 after group sales director Benetti and Azimut Grande; Camper & Nicholsons MD USA to 2021; mechanical engineer; BMW area manager before yachting. Now runs his own start-up in Miami.
Career
Founder and CEO · NauticALL Aug 2021 – Present
Managing Director USA · Camper & Nicholsons Aug 2018 – Jul 2021
Country Manager Americas · Benetti Yachts Oct 2013 – Jul 2018
Benetti + Azimut Grande Sales Director Worldwide · Azimut-Benetti May 2010 – Sep 2013
Sales Manager · Canados International Jul 2008 – Apr 2010
* Yacht network20%MARKETING & COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR @ Azimut|Benetti Group; Group Strategic Marketing Manager @ Ferretti
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Chief Executive Officer @ Marina di Varazze (Feb 2026 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. CEO of a marina since Feb 2026; chief marketing officer Arcadia Yachts to Jan 2026, sales and marketing manager at Sirena Marine (Turkish yard) 2016, marketing and communication director Azimut-Benetti, Ferretti group strategic marketing manager. Télécom Paris engineer. Has sold for a Turkish builder.
Career
Chief Executive Officer · Marina di Varazze Feb 2026 – Present
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER · ARCADIA YACHTS Nov 2016 – Jan 2026
Sales and Marketing Manager · Sirena Marine Denizcilik San ve Tic AS May 2016 – Nov 2016
Vice President - Head of Marketing Private Banking & Wealth Management Southern Europe · Credit Suisse Dec 2014 – Feb 2016
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR · Azimut|Benetti Group Sep 2009 – Nov 2014
Strategic Marketing Manager · Azimut|Benetti Group Jan 2008 – Sep 2009
Group Strategic Marketing Manager · FERRETTI GROUP Jun 2004 – Dec 2007
Business Analyst · McKinsey & Company Sep 2002 – Jun 2004
and 1 earlier roles
Education
Télécom Paris Master's degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering; Politecnico di Torino Master's degree · Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Languages
English · Full professional proficiency, French · Full professional proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%Managing Director @ Cantieri di Pisa Spa (to Dec 2010)
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER @ MONDO MARINE SPA (2014-2018); Managing Director @ SANLORENZO SPA (to Mar 2007)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Managing director of Sanlorenzo to Mar 2007, managing director of Cantieri di Pisa to Dec 2010, CEO of Mondo Marine 2014-2018 (the Savona yard that later failed), then his own Monaco company; freelance since 2022. SDA Bocconi MBA. Three Italian yard top seats, but none since 2018 and likely over 60.
Career
Proprietario · Freelance Jun 2022 – Present
Proprietario · Jun 2022 – Present
Strategic Advisor · Puntaldia Adventure May 2021 – Jul 2023
Ceo And Founder · Mondo Marine MC Sarl Feb 2014 – May 2018
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · Mondo Marıne Spa Feb 2012 – Jan 2014
Amministratore Unico · Fortitude Srl Dec 2010 – Feb 2012
Managing Director · Cantieri di Pisa Spa Feb 2008 – Dec 2010
Managing Director · SANLORENZO SPA Feb 2005 – Mar 2007
and 1 earlier roles
Education
SDA Bocconi MBA · 9; Economia e commercio Cagliari Laurea; settimo liceo scientifico Torino diploma liceo Scientifico
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Director Offshore Patrol and Security @ Damen; INSEAD Transition to General Management
Reading. Chief commercial officer at Heesen to Oct 2023; Damen director offshore patrol and security to 2021; INSEAD transition to general management. Now consulting for maritime companies.
Career
Managing Director & Co-Founder · Nauticworx.com Jan 2024 – Present
Business Consultant · Supermaritime Group May 2023 – Present
Honorary Consul to The Republic of Cabo Verde in the Kingdom of The Netherlands · Honorary Consulate Of The Republic Of Cabo Verde in The Kingdom of The Netherlands Jan 2015 – Present
Consultant · Hull Vane May 2024 – Jan 2026
Business Development Consultant · Taylor Smith Group Jun 2023 – Mar 2024
Commercial Executive · AMSOL - African Marine Solutions Group Apr 2023 – Jan 2024
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) · Heesen Yachts Feb 2021 – Oct 2023
and 5 earlier roles
Education
INSEAD Graduate · Transition to General Management; Nyenrode Business University Graduate · Leadership Development Program; NIMA, Nederlands Instituut voor Marketing A and B
Languages
English · Native or bilingual proficiency, French · Native or bilingual proficiency, Portuguese · Professional working proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) @ Heesen Yachts (to Oct 2025); Commercial Director @ Damen
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%General Manager (commercial) @ Damen Verolme Rotterdam; Director Offshore Construction @ Damen
Reading. Chief commercial officer of Heesen to Oct 2025 (after Friso Visser), now commercial director of a small Dutch yacht brand and of an offshore contractor at the same time; before that twenty years of Damen commercial seats: director offshore construction, commercial director, sales director offshore, commercial director of Damen Shiprepair, general manager Damen Verolme. RSM MBA.
Career
Commercial Director · Sichterman Yachts Jun 2026 – Present
Commercial Director · Offshore Independents Jan 2026 – Present
* Commercial leadership30%Commercial Director @ Oceanco (to Dec 2024); Sales Director RoPax & RoRo Newbuild @ Damen
* Yacht network20%Manager Sales and Development @ Contest Yachts
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Commercial director at Oceanco to Dec 2024, now CCO of a wind-propulsion company; Damen sales director RoPax newbuild, Contest Yachts sales and development manager. Nyenrode leadership programme.
Career
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) · Econowind Dec 2024 – Present
Commercial Director · Oceanco Sep 2021 – Dec 2024
Sales Director RoPax & RoRo - Newbuild · Damen Shipyards Group May 2018 – Sep 2021
Sales manager Scandinavia · Damen Shipyards Group Jan 2012 – Sep 2021
Sales Manager · Gaastra Pro Gear B.V. Aug 2010 – Dec 2011
Project Manager · Nuon Sep 2008 – Aug 2010
Manager Sales and Development · Contest Yachts Apr 2004 – Sep 2008
Reading. Head of sales at Turquoise (Turkish yard) to Nov 2023, sales director Blohm+Voss 2011-2017, Benetti sales support and design manager 2004-2008; trained as a yacht designer (ArtCenter). Knows how a Turkish yard is sold to the international market.
Career
Owner / Director · Yacht Co Jan 2013 – Present
Director of Sales and Charter · Fgı Yacht Group Dec 2023 – Apr 2025
Head of Sales · Turquoise Yachts Jul 2015 – Nov 2023
Sales Director · Blohm+Voss B.V. & Co. KG Jul 2008 – Dec 2011
Sales support & Design manager · Benetti Yachts Jun 2004 – Jul 2008
ArtCenter College of Design BS · Transportation; Boston University Rome Msc · Business; International School of Brussels
Languages
Dutch · Professional working proficiency, English · Native or bilingual proficiency, French · Native or bilingual proficiency, German · Native or bilingual proficiency, Italian · Full professional proficiency
* Yacht network20%VP Sales & Marketing @ Riva Shipyard; Superyacht and Dealer Network Director @ Sunseeker
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Chief commercial officer Arcadia to Apr 2025, Mangusta chief sales and marketing to Jan 2020, Sunseeker superyacht and dealer director, Riva VP sales, Ferretti brand manager. MBA. Pure commercial, no technical base.
Career
Dealer Network Director · Bellini Yacht Apr 2025 – Present
* Technical and pricing20%Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. General manager Americas at Benetti to Sep 2017, then entrepreneur, now sales director at an Asian dealer. Imperial College mechanical engineer.
Career
Sales Director · Simpson Superyachts Jul 2023 – Present
Entrepreneur · Self-employed Oct 2017 – Oct 2023
General Manager Americas · Benetti Yachts Jun 2009 – Sep 2017
Education
Imperial College London Mechanical Engineering; Bryanston
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. General manager of a Benetti regional company to Aug 2025, after general manager of Princess Yachts Singapore and the Sunseeker superyacht division. A dealer-side general manager in Asia and the Gulf, now brokerage.
Career
Director Asia and Pacific · Tureddi Group Limited Sep 2026 – Present
Broker · TWW Yachts Jan 2026 – Present
General Manager · Benetti Yachts Sep 2017 – Aug 2025
General Manager · Princess Yachts Singapore Jan 2013 – Jun 2016
M Class Manager · Prıncess Internatıonal Yacht Sales and Servıce Sl Jun 2008 – Jan 2013
Superyacht Division Manager · Sunseeker Sales Group Jun 2006 – Jun 2008
Sales Director · Sunseeker Sales Group May 2000 – Jun 2006
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Royal Huisman (to Jan 2018); Managing Director @ Thecla Bodewes Shipyards (to Jun 2020)
Leadership maturity10%Director @ Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM)
Reading. Managing director of Royal Huisman to Jan 2018, then of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards to 2020; director of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution before, naval officer 1981-1997. Now runs a fender maker and sits on an insurer's board. Over 60.
Career
CEO / Co-Owner · Fender Innovations B.V. Jan 2021 – Present
Member of Supervisory Board · Nh1816 Verzekeringen Jan 2016 – Present
Associate Business Consultant · TAG Group BV Jul 2018 – Dec 2020
Managing Director · Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Feb 2019 – Jun 2020
Managing Director · Royal Huisman Jun 2015 – Jan 2018
Director · Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Organisation / KNRM Apr 2007 – May 2015
Deputy Director · Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Organisation / KNRM Jan 1997 – Mar 2007
Officer Royal Navy · Royal Netherlands Navy 1981 – 1997
Education
Nyenrode Business University commissarissencyclus; NIBRA/NSOB MCDm · master of crises and disaster management; Koninklijke Instituut voor de Marine Maritieme bedrijfskunde
* Commercial leadership30%Commercial Manager @ Damen Yachting (to Oct 2020); Area Sales Manager @ Damen Shipyards Group
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Design and Proposal Engineer @ Damen; MSc Offshore Engineering, Delft
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Damen (Nov 2024 – Present); Managing Director Damen Technical Cooperation
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Managing director within Damen since Nov 2024 (Damen Technical Cooperation before); commercial manager of Damen Yachting to Oct 2020, Damen area sales manager, design and proposal engineer. Delft offshore engineer. An engineer-seller who reached a Damen MD seat around 40; yachting was one chapter.
Career
Managing Director @ DAMEN · Damen Nov 2024 – Present
Managing Director Damen Technical Cooperation · Damen Aug 2020 – Oct 2024
Commercial Manager · Damen Yachting Jan 2018 – Oct 2020
Area Sales Manager · Damen Shipyards Group Sep 2012 – Jan 2018
Design and Proposal Engineer · Damen Shipyards Group Oct 2012 – Dec 2012
Assistant Project Manager O&T · Damen Shipyards Group Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
Project Purchaser · Damen Shipyards Sep 2011 – Feb 2012
Technische Universiteit Delft MSc · Offshore Engineering; Erasmus University Rotterdam Minor · Turning Technology into Business; Technische Universiteit Delft BSc · Mechanical Engineering
Languages
Duits · Limited working proficiency, Dutch · Native or bilingual proficiency, English · Native or bilingual proficiency, Portuguese · Professional working proficiency
* Business building20%Chief Executive Officer @ Moonen Group BV (to Sep 2020); Chief Executive Officer @ Moonen Yachts Holding
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Moonen project manager 2013-2017, sales manager to 2019, CEO of Moonen Yachts Holding and Moonen Group to Sep 2020 under the Australian owners; independent since. Naval architect, Rotterdam. A small-yard CEO who came up through projects and sales.
Career
Founder · DutchFlows BV Jan 2021 – Present
Yachting Professional / Self employed · Self-employed Sep 2020 – Jan 2021
Yachting Professional / Self employed · Sep 2020 – Jan 2021
Chief Executive Officer · Moonen Group BV Aug 2019 – Sep 2020
* Commercial leadership30%Chief Executive Officer @ Azimut Yachts France (to Jun 2026); General Manager Beneteau brand @ Groupe Beneteau
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Deputy General Manager @ Groupe Beneteau (to Aug 2022)
Reading. CEO of the Azimut dealer for France (RCMarine) to Jun 2026 after general manager of the Beneteau brand and deputy general manager at Groupe Beneteau; since Sep 2026 sales and marketing GM of a small Italian builder. Law degree, Parma. Dealer and series-brand general management, not custom yachts.
Career
General Manager sales and Marketing · Cantieri Aschenez Sep 2026 – Present
DBA doctoral candidate at BSI - marina hospitality research · Business Science Institute Jun 2026 – Present
Chief Executive Officer · Azimut Yachts France Sep 2022 – Jun 2026
CEO of nautical activities at RCM · RCMarine Sep 2022 – Jun 2026
Member of the board of directors · Blue sea holding Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
General Manager of charter, boat club and marina activities · Groupe Beneteau Oct 2021 – Aug 2022
Deputy General Manager · Groupe Beneteau Oct 2020 – Aug 2022
General Manager Beneteau brand · Groupe Beneteau Mar 2017 – Oct 2020
and 12 earlier roles
Education
Università degli Studi di Parma Advanced Degree · Law; Cfmt MIndfulness & resilience techniques, management and performance; Brunswick University Finance for non-Financial Managers 2.0
Languages
English · Full professional proficiency, French · Full professional proficiency, German · Professional working proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spanish · Full professional proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%Director all Brands @ HanseYachts AG (to Oct 2015); Director business Development @ Vanquish yachts (to Aug 2020)
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Algemeen directeur @ YYachts (to Jan 2026)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Brand director Moody and sales director Europe at HanseYachts, director of all brands to 2015, head of sales and marketing at Michael Schmidt Yachtbau, director business development at Vanquish to Aug 2020, general director of YYachts (carbon sailing yachts) to Jan 2026. Business economics. A series-sailing-yacht commercial leader; no motor-superyacht seat.
Career
Owner · Advanced Yachting consulting Oct 2015 – Present
Algemeen directeur · YYachts Jan 2024 – Jan 2026
Director business Development · Vanquish yachts Sep 2018 – Aug 2020
Head of Sales and Marketing · Michael Schmidt Yachtbau GmbH Oct 2016 – Aug 2018
Director all Brands · HanseYachts AG Sep 2012 – Oct 2015
sales Director Europe · HanseYachts AG Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
Brand Director Moody Yachts · Hanseyachts Jun 2010 – Feb 2012
Managing Director · Hetterschijt Marine Jan 2000 – Nov 2009
and 1 earlier roles
Education
University of applied Sciences in Utrecht dregree business economics · Business/Managerial Economics
Reading. Finance manager and CFO of Heesen from 2013, CEO from Nov 2023 to Aug 2025, left with the ownership change; now CFO of a sports-facilities operator. Registered accountant (Tilburg), PwC before. Named in the brief as a benchmark leader; a finance-born CEO rather than a seller.
Career
CFO · Optisport Jan 2026 – Present
CEO · Heesen Yachts Nov 2023 – Aug 2025
CFO · Heesen Yachts Jul 2013 – Nov 2023
Finance Manager · Heesen Yachts Apr 2012 – Jun 2013
Owner · Vaessen Consulting Apr 2012 – Apr 2013
Manager · PwC Nederland Sep 2003 – Mar 2012
Education
Universiteit van Tilburg RA · Postmaster Accounting; Tilburg University Drs. · Business Economics (Accountancy); Zwijsen College VWO
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%Project Manager @ Royal Shipyard van Lent (1988-2003); Business development manager @ Amels/Damen
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Oceanco (to Jun 2010); Managing Director @ Jongert B.V. (to Sep 2012)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Production manager 1982-1988, Royal Van Lent project manager 1988-2003, managing director of Oceanco to Jun 2010, managing director of Jongert to Sep 2012, Amels and Damen business development to Feb 2020, CEO of a shipyard since 2020. Over 65; recorded for the map, not as a mover.
Career
Chief Executive Officer · ICT Shipyard Feb 2020 – Present
Business development manager/manager refit · Amels/Damen Sep 2012 – Feb 2020
Managing Director · Jongert B.V. Jul 2010 – Sep 2012
* Technical and pricing20%Vice President Operations - Superyacht @ Sanlorenzo Yacht (2021-2023)
* Business building20%Chief Executive Officer @ NEXT Yacht Group (to Nov 2023)
Leadership maturity10%Two yard CEO seats and three group VP seats since 2010
Reading. CEO of CRN 2010-2017, industrial director for large yachts at Azimut-Benetti 2017-2019, vice president sales of Sanlorenzo's yacht division 2019-2021 and vice president operations superyachts 2021-2023, then CEO of NEXT Yacht Group (Maiora, AB, CBI Navi) to Nov 2023. Mechanical engineer, Pisa. Consultant since Dec 2023. The one Italian alumnus who has held both the top sales seat and the top operations seat at a superyacht builder and run two yards; probably around 60.
Career
Consultant · Self-employed Dec 2023 – Present
Consultant · Dec 2023 – Present
Chief Executive Officer · NEXT Yacht Group Aug 2021 – Nov 2023
Vice President Operations - Superyacht Dision · Sanlorenzo Yacht Sep 2019 – Aug 2021
Vice President Sales - Yacht Division · Sanlorenzo Yacht Apr 2019 – Aug 2019
Consultant in Shipbuilding Industry · Owned and Operated Company Jan 2018 – Aug 2019
Direttore Industriale imbarcazioni >100' · Azimut-Benetti Nov 2010 – Nov 2017
Chief Executive Officer · CRN SpA Oct 2005 – Oct 2010
and 2 earlier roles
Education
Università di Pisa Degree · Mechanical Engineering
* Yacht network20%Forty years across Heesen, Jongert and RMK Marine
* Technical and pricing20%Chief Operating Officer @ Heesen Yachts (to Jan 2026)
* Business building20%General Manager @ Heesen Yachts (1986-2006); Yacht Division Director @ RMK Marine (to May 2014)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. General manager of Heesen 1986-2006, technical and commercial director of Jongert, operations director of a dispensing-systems maker, then Yacht Division Director of RMK Marine in Istanbul to May 2014, his own marine firm, and chief operating officer of Heesen until Jan 2026. The one Dutch operations leader who has already run RMK Marine's yacht division; likely over 60.
Career
Founder · Fossani V.O.F. Feb 2026 – Present
Chief Operating Officer · Heesen Yachts Mar 2015 – Jan 2026
Owner/ International Operations Director · Fossa Marine 2008 – Mar 2015
Yacht Division Director · RMK Marine Jun 2011 – May 2014
* Commercial leadership30%General Director @ The Italian Sea Group (Oct 2022 – Aug 2025)
* Yacht network20%Board Member @ The Italian Sea Group; Mega Yacht Division Director @ Cantieri Navali Rizzardi
* Technical and pricing20%Surveyor and Project Manager @ Private Yacht Owner (2012-2022)
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. General director of TISG and of NCA Refit, board member 2022-2025; Rizzardi megayacht division director, own surveying firm. Left in TISG's 2025 restructuring; now a freelance project-management surveyor. Likely over 60.
Career
Director - Project Management Surveyor - Consulter - Insurance Claim · Freelance Aug 2025 – Present
Director - Project Management Surveyor - Consulter - Insurance Claim · Aug 2025 – Present
General Director · NCA Refit - TISG spa May 2012 – Aug 2025
Board Member · The Italian Sea Group S.p.A Oct 2020 – Oct 2022
General Director · The Italian Sea Group spa May 2012 – Oct 2022
Surveyor and Project Manager · Private Yacht Owner Dec 2006 – May 2012
Founder - Managing Director · GP service srl Dec 2006 – Nov 2011
Mega Yacht Division Director · Cantieri Navali Rizzardi srl Sep 2005 – Dec 2006
and 3 earlier roles
Education
University - La Sapienza Ingegneria; Istituto Tecnico Industriale Galileo Galilei diploma superiore · Mechanical Engineering
Reading. General manager of OTAM (Genoa, 30-45 m fast yachts) since Feb 2021; Palumbo Superyachts general sales manager, CRN after-sales supervisor, Amico & Co technical and sales manager, naval engineer (M.Eng.). A young GM who has done both the technical and the selling side at small scale.
Career
General Manager · OTAM YACHTS Feb 2021 – Present
General Sales Manager · Palumbo Superyachts Refit Jan 2019 – Feb 2021
After Sales & Services Supervisor · CRN YACHTS Jul 2017 – Jan 2019
Technical & Sales Manager · Amico & Co Srl Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
Project Manager · Amico & Co Srl Apr 2013 – Dec 2016
Junior Ship Manager · San Giorgio del Porto Mar 2013 – Apr 2013
Trainee · American Bureau of Shipping Jan 2010 – Feb 2010
Education
Università degli Studi di Genova / University of Genoa Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; Università degli Studi di Genova / University of Genoa Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; Liceo Classico Ginnasio Andrea d'Oria High School · Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Languages
English · Native or bilingual proficiency, French · Elementary proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spanish · Elementary proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Engineering Director @ Ferretti Group; Group Chief Technical and Operations Officer @ Nautor Swan
* Business building20%General Manager Business Unit @ Groupe Beneteau (Mar 2024 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%Quality and Testing Director @ Ferretti Group; Laurea 100/100 lode, Mechanical Engineering
Reading. General manager of a Beneteau business unit since Mar 2024; group chief technical and operations officer at Nautor Swan to Jan 2024, Ferretti engineering director, quality and testing director, product industrialisation manager 2011-2021; FPT and Iveco engineer. An engineer who now runs a P&L.
Career
General Manager Business Unit · Groupe Beneteau Mar 2024 – Present
Group Chief Technical and Operations Officer, General Manager · Nautor Swan May 2021 – Jan 2024
Engineering Director · Ferretti Group Feb 2015 – Apr 2021
Quality and Testing Director · Ferretti Group Feb 2011 – Jan 2015
Product Industrialisation Manager · Ferretti Group Sep 2008 – Jan 2011
Product Platform Manager · FPT Industrial Jun 2007 – Aug 2008
Product Development Engineer & Project Manager · Iveco Mar 2004 – May 2007
Product Cost Management Engineer · CNH Austria Sep 2002 – Mar 2004
and 1 earlier roles
Education
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna Laurea 100/100 lode · Mechanichal Engineering; Fiat Gra.De (Fiat Group) Management training
Languages
English · Full professional proficiency, German · Limited working proficiency, Greek · Elementary proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%Sales Director @ Benetti Yachts (2012)
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Product Development Director @ Benetti Yachts; Product & Project Management Director @ Benetti Yachts
* Business building20%Founder & Project Management Director @ Nicolai Yacht Consulting (May 2017 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Eight years at Benetti to Apr 2017: senior project manager, project and service management director, sales director 2012, product and project management director, product development director. Naval architect. Owner's-side project manager since 2017.
Career
Founder & Project Management Director · Nicolai Yacht Consulting & Project Management May 2017 – Present
Product Development Director · Benetti Yachts Nov 2016 – Apr 2017
Product & Project Management Director - Planning, budgetting & cost control Director · Benetti Yachts Nov 2012 – Nov 2016
Sales Director · Benetti Yachts Oct 2011 – Nov 2012
Project & Service Management Director · Benetti Yachts Oct 2011 – Oct 2012
Project & Service Management Manager · Benetti Yachts Sep 2009 – Oct 2011
Project Manager · Benetti Yachts Jan 2006 – Dec 2007
and 2 earlier roles
Education
Università degli Studi di Firenze Naval Architecture & Yacht Design · Executive Design and Engineering - Materials and Technologies in the Constuction of Mega Yachts
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Director of Production @ Perini Navi; Head of Project Management @ CRN YACHTS (to Dec 2017)
* Business building20%General Manager @ FIART (to Apr 2023); Managing Director @ Sanguineti (Feb 2025 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Head of project management at CRN to Dec 2017, Perini Navi director of production and head of special projects to 2020, general manager of FIART (series motor yachts) to Apr 2023, then consulting, and since Feb 2025 managing director of a deck-equipment supplier. Aerospace engineer, Pisa. Has run a boat builder and a supplier after CRN and Perini delivery roles.
Career
Managing Director · Sanguineti Feb 2025 – Present
Yacht Consulting & Project Management · Self-employed Oct 2022 – Feb 2025
Yacht Consulting & Project Management · Oct 2022 – Feb 2025
General Manager · FIART Sep 2020 – Apr 2023
Head of Special Projects · Perini Navi Nov 2019 – Sep 2020
Director of Production · Perini Navi Jan 2018 – Oct 2019
Head of Project Management · CRN YACHTS Nov 2014 – Dec 2017
Senior Project Manager · CRN spa - Ferretti Group Jul 2007 – Nov 2014
and 1 earlier roles
Education
Università di Pisa Ingegneria aerospaziale
Languages
Inglese · Full professional proficiency, Italiano · Native or bilingual proficiency, Tedesco · Elementary proficiency
* Business building20%Director General / General Manager @ Astilleros de Mallorca (Jul 2017 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%Executive MBA; nine years as yard GM
Reading. Runs the Palma refit yard since Jul 2017 after deputy GM; Oceanco yacht project manager to 2016, Navantia yacht projects, EMBA. A refit-yard general manager with Oceanco delivery experience.
Career
Director General / General Manager · Astilleros de Mallorca Jul 2017 – Present
Deputy General Manager · Astilleros de Mallorca Apr 2016 – Jul 2017
Project Manager · Oceanco Aug 2012 – Mar 2016
Yachts Project Manager · Oceanco Aug 2012 – Mar 2016
Head of the Yacht Department · Factoria Naval Marín Oct 2010 – Jul 2012
Sole Director · Development Resource, S.L. Jan 2007 – Oct 2010
Yachts Project Manager · Navantia Sep 2001 – Jan 2007
Naval Architect · Acubens, S.L., Naval Architecture and Yacht Design Jan 1995 – Sep 2001
and 2 earlier roles
Education
EOI - Business School Executive MBA; Marine Technology Education Consortium Marine Project Management · CPD Course; Fundación Universidad - Empresa Curso Superior en Gestión de Proyectos (Project Management)
* Commercial leadership30%Commercial Director @ Royal Huisman Shipyard (to Dec 2014)
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Director Operations @ Royal Huisman Shipyard (to Jul 2015); Manager Design & Engineering @ Royal Huisman
* Business building20%Director Operations Wajer Super Yachts @ Wajer Yachts; Director Design & Development @ Wajer Yachts (Jan 2024 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. At Royal Huisman 2008-2017 as manager design and engineering, commercial director (to 2014), director operations (to 2015) and director projects (to 2017); then director projects, operations and now design and development at Wajer, a 40-60 ft day-boat builder. A true hybrid at a sailing superyacht yard, a decade ago.
Career
Director Design & Development · Wajer Yachts Jan 2024 – Present
Director Operations Wajer Super Yachts · Wajer Yachts Feb 2020 – Dec 2023
Director Projects Wajer Yachts · Wajer Yachts Sep 2017 – Jan 2020
Director Projects · Royal Huisman Shipyard Aug 2015 – Aug 2017
Director Operations · Royal Huisman Shipyard Jan 2015 – Jul 2015
Commercial Director · Royal Huisman Shipyard Jan 2012 – Dec 2014
Manager Design & Engineering · Royal Huisman Jan 2010 – Dec 2011
Projectmanager · Royal Huisman Jun 2007 – Dec 2009
Reading. General manager of a small Genoa yard since Dec 2022; head of technical department at Tankoa, head of technical office at Baglietto 2007-2022, Mondomarine before. An engineer-GM.
Career
General Manager · Eurocraft Cantieri Navali srl Dec 2022 – Present
HEAD OF TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT · TANKOA YACHTS SpA 2007 – Dec 2022
Capo Ufficio Tecnico · Cantieri Navali Baglietto Nov 2006 – Sep 2007
* Commercial leadership30%Contract Management; Business Development @ Royal Huisman (to Oct 2017)
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Manager Design & Engineering @ Royal Huisman
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Arcadia Maritime Group (Aug 2017 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Own marine group since 2017; Royal Huisman contract management, business development and manager design and engineering 2011-2017; naval architect. Engineer who moved into contracts and business development.
Career
Managing Director · Arcadia Maritime Group Aug 2017 – Present
Technical Consultant · Arksen Jan 2024 – Present
Managing Director · Arcadia Maritime Group Aug 2017 – Present
Member · International Superyacht Society Dec 2019 – Present
Contract Management · Royal Huisman May 2014 – Oct 2017
Business Development · Royal Huisman May 2014 – Oct 2017
Manager Design & Engineering · Royal Huisman Mar 2012 – May 2014
and 7 earlier roles
Education
Inholland University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's Degree · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; MTS voor de meubilerings en houtbedrijven Specialisation Yacht Building
Languages
Dutch · Native or bilingual proficiency, English · Professional working proficiency, German · Elementary proficiency
* Technical and pricing20%Project Manager 53m Yacht Support @ Damen Yachting (to Jun 2025); Shipyard Manager @ SARP YACHTS
* Business building20%Deputy General Manager @ ALEN YACHT (2008-2012)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Turkish engineer who ran a 53 m yacht-support build at Damen Yachting to Jun 2025; shipyard manager at Sarp Yachts, projects and facility manager at Peri, deputy general manager at Alen, prototype head at Numarine. Koç executive MBA. Reached through Damen Yachting, but his career is in Turkish yards, which the brief excludes as a source.
Career
Founder · MES MARINE (Marine Engineering Services) Jun 2021 – Present
Yacht Broker · Denison Yachting Dec 2025 – Present
Yacht Broker · Denison Yachting Dec 2025 – Present
Project Manager 53m Yacht Support Series · Damen Yachting Apr 2023 – Jun 2025
and 6 earlier roles
Education
Koç Üniversitesi Executive MBA Class of 21 · Business Administration and Management,; Yildiz Technical University BSc · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; Antalya College High School
Languages
English, Italian, Turkish · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Shipyard Director @ Cantiere Rossini (Sep 2015 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Runs a refit yard since 2015; after-sales and refit manager at ISA, sales manager at Cantieri di Pisa and Benetti in the 2000s. A small-yard director with a sales past.
Career
Shipyard Director · Cantiere Rossini Sep 2015 – Present
After Sales & Refit Manager · ISA YACHTS Jul 2008 – Aug 2015
Customer Care · Amico & Co Srl Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
After Sales Manager · ISA YACHTS Jan 2005 – May 2007
Sales Manager · Cantieri di Pisa Jan 2002 – Aug 2005
Sales Manager · Benetti Jan 1998 – Dec 2001
Education
Università degli Studi di Palermo Laurea in Scienze Geologiche · Scienze geologiche e della terra/Geoscienze
* Technical and pricing20%No evidence in the profile.
* Business building20%Managing Director @ Claasen Shipyards (to Jul 2017); Managing Director @ Bloemsma
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Ran two small Dutch sailing-yacht yards, advised Royal Huisman's owners in 2018, now sells refits for Damen. MBA. A small-yard GM, not at the brief's scale.
Advisor to the management - OceanXplorer - Manager Luxury interior · Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam BV Aug 2018 – Aug 2020
Advisor to Directors / Shareholders on Sales & Service · Royal Huisman Mar 2018 – Sep 2018
Managing Director · Claasen Shipyards Jan 2012 – Jul 2017
Managing Director · Bloemsma Jun 2010 – Apr 2015
and 3 earlier roles
Education
University of Amsterdam Master of Business Administration (MBA); Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences ing. · Maritime technics; ROC Nova College Maritime Maritime officer · Maritime Officer Commercial Shipping
Languages
Dutch · Native or bilingual proficiency, English, German, Spanish
Reading. Commercial director of the Palma refit yard since Jun 2026; product manager for the Xplorer and Yacht Support lines and design and proposal engineer at Damen Yachting 2020-2026; Strathclyde naval architect, engine cadet before. An engineer who moved to the commercial side young; too early for a GM seat.
Career
Commercial Director · Astilleros de Mallorca - Refit and Repair Shipyard Jun 2026 – Present
Product Manager Xplorer & Yacht Support · Damen Yachting Feb 2024 – Jul 2026
Intern New Building Site Office · Swire Shipping Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
Engine Cadet · ORION BULKERS Apr 2013 – Jul 2013
Engine Cadet · ORION BULKERS Mar 2012 – Jun 2012
Intern Technical Department · ORION BULKERS Jul 2011 – Aug 2011
and 1 earlier roles
Education
University of Strathclyde MEng · Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Bachelor’s Degree · Marine Engineering
Languages
Catalan · Native or bilingual proficiency, English · Full professional proficiency, Italian · Elementary proficiency, Spanish · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Technical and pricing20%Chief Operations Officer @ The Italian Sea Group (to Jun 2021); Production Director @ TISG
* Business building20%Turkey Chief Operations Officer @ The Italian Sea Group (to Mar 2025)
Leadership maturity10%Direttore Generale Operations @ Nuovi Cantieri Apuania
Reading. Plant director and then general director operations at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania to 2013, CEO of CRN 2013-2015, TISG production director to 2019, TISG chief operations officer to Jun 2021, then chief operations officer of TISG's Turkish operation to Mar 2025. Naval engineer, Naples. The one Italian operations chief who has already run a yacht-building operation in Turkey; probably over 60.
Career
Ingegnere navale · Self-employed Mar 2025 – Present
Ingegnere navale · Mar 2025 – Present
Turkey Chief Operations Officer - The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. · The Italian Sea Group S.p.A Jul 2021 – Mar 2025
Chief Operations Officer - The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. · The Italian Sea Group S.p.A Jun 2019 – Jun 2021
Production Director - The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. · The Italian Sea Group S.p.A Aug 2015 – May 2019
Leadership maturity10%Laurea Magistrale, Accademia Navale; 20 years at CRN, Benetti, Perini
Reading. General manager of the group's refit yards since Sep 2024; Benetti custom operations director and head of engineering 2018-2024, CRN head of engineering and project manager 2006-2018, Perini Navi project manager. Naval Academy engineer. The most complete technical-operations leader among Italian alumni.
Career
General Manager · Lusben Refitting Yards Sep 2024 – Present
Custom Operations Director · Benetti Yachts Nov 2020 – Aug 2024
Head of Engineering Department · Benetti Yachts Mar 2018 – Nov 2020
Head of Engineering Department · CRN YACHTS Jan 2013 – Mar 2018
Project Manager · CRN YACHTS Jul 2006 – Dec 2012
Project Manager · Perını Navı Socıeta Per Azıonı Jun 2002 – Jul 2006
Warranty Manager · Cantiere F.lli Orlando Mar 2001 – Jun 2002
Chief Engineer · Marina Militare Apr 1994 – Jun 2000
Education
Accademia Navale Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Navale e Meccanica; Università degli Studi di Genova Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Navale e Meccanica
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Product Director Yacht Support & SeaXplorer @ Damen (to Apr 2020); Operations Director CRO-OTC @ Damen
* Business building20%Managing Director Damen Romanian Yards @ Damen (to Apr 2025); Managing director OSV & DRY @ Damen
Leadership maturity10%MSc Naval Architecture, Delft; 12 years at Damen
Reading. Damen project manager, then product director for the Yacht Support and SeaXplorer lines to Apr 2020, operations director of Damen's offshore and transport unit, managing director of the OSV and dry-cargo division and of Damen's Romanian yards to Apr 2025, now interim MD of Damen Green Solutions. Delft naval architect. Has run a large yard; his yacht exposure is the Damen Yachting product line.
Career
Managing Director Damen Green solutions a.i. · Damen shipyards group Apr 2025 – Present
Managing Director Damen Romanian Yards · Damen shipyards group Nov 2024 – Apr 2025
Managing director OSV & DRY · Damen shipyards group May 2020 – Nov 2024
Operations Director CRO-OTC · Damen Shipyards Group Apr 2020 – May 2020
Director Products and Development | AMELS | DAMEN Yacht Support | DAMEN SeaXplorer · Damen Shipyards Group Oct 2018 – Apr 2020
Product Director Yacht Support & SeaXplorer · Damen Shipyards Group Apr 2013 – Apr 2020
Project manager · Damen Shipyards Group Aug 2012 – Mar 2013
Chairman of the Board · MDEM "Marine Design Engineering Mykolayiv" May 2020 – Nov 2024
and 10 earlier roles
Education
Delft University of Technology msc · naval architect
Leadership maturity10%MSc Naval Architecture, Delft; 20 years in IHC and Feadship production
Reading. Runs Slob, the Feadship group's hull and superstructure yard, since Mar 2020; operational director of Royal Van Lent to Mar 2020, Royal IHC production director and head of production, location manager at a repair yard. Delft naval architect. The operations profile of the Dutch top tier: hull plant director after running Feadship's Kaag yard floor.
Career
Algemeen Directeur · Scheepswerf Slob Mar 2020 – Present
Advisory Board · Vaan Yachts Apr 2020 – Present
Operationeel Directeur · Royal Van Lent Shipyard Mar 2017 – Mar 2020
Productie Directeur · Royal IHC Jan 2015 – Mar 2017
Hoofd Produktie · Royal IHC Jan 2011 – Dec 2014
Locatiemanager · Verenigde Scheepswerf Heusden Mar 2009 – Dec 2010
Bedrijfsleider · Verenigde Scheepswerf Heusden Jan 2008 – Feb 2009
Groepsleider Scheepsbouw · Royal IHC Jan 2007 – Apr 2007
and 1 earlier roles
Education
Delft University of Technology Master of Science (MSc) · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%Project Manager Engineering @ Oceanco; Senior project manager @ Azimut|Benetti Group; Direttore Yacht Competence Centre @ Rolls-Royce Power Systems
* Technical and pricing20%Technical Director @ TANKOA YACHTS (to Mar 2025); Director Engineering @ Perini Navi
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Technical director of Tankoa to Mar 2025, now CTO of the Hydro Tec design office; director of Rolls-Royce Power Systems' yacht competence centre, Perini Navi director engineering, Oceanco project manager engineering, Azimut-Benetti senior project manager. The only engineer on the list who has led engineering at Italian and Dutch yards and at the main engine supplier.
Career
Chief Technical Officer · Hydro Tec Mar 2025 – Present
Technical Director · TANKOA YACHTS SpA Jan 2024 – Mar 2025
Direttore Yacht Competence Centre · Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG May 2019 – Dec 2023
Senior Manager, Application Engineering Yacht · Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG Apr 2021 – Jun 2023
Director Engineering · Perini Navi Apr 2018 – Apr 2019
Project Manager Engineering · Oceanco Jan 2017 – Apr 2018
Senior project manager · Azimut|Benetti Group Jun 2015 – Dec 2016
Project Manager · FINCANTIERI S.p.A. May 2014 – May 2015
and 7 earlier roles
Education
MIP-Politecnico Di Milano Project Management Advanced for Fincantieri · Project Management; MIP-Politecnico Di Milano Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Executive MBA; Università degli Studi di Trieste Master’s Degree · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Languages
Inglese · Full professional proficiency, Italiano · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Manufacturing Director Azimut Viareggio @ Azimut Yachts (to Dec 2024)
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Chief Operating Officer - Board Member @ Mondomarine; COO @ Leopard Yachts Group
Reading. Ran Azimut's Viareggio manufacturing to Dec 2024; COO and board member at Mondomarine, COO Leopard Yachts; mechanical engineer. Now a freelance organisation consultant.
Career
Expert consultant in business organization and production of shipyards and manufacturing companies. · Lavoratore autonomo Jan 2017 – Present
Manufacturing Director Azimut Viareggio · Azimut Yachts Apr 2019 – Dec 2024
Chief Operating Officer - Board Member · Mondomarine 2014 – Dec 2016
Director - Board Member · Sassoli Group 2010 – 2013
Chief Operating Officer · Leopard Yachts Group 2001 – 2010
Control Engineer · RINA 1999 – Dec 2000
Naval Designer · C.L.M. 1994 – 1999
Education
Università di Pisa Laurea · Ingegneria meccanica; Università di Pisa Master's degree · Ingegneria meccanica
Languages
English · Professional working proficiency, Français · Full professional proficiency, Italiano · Native or bilingual proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Chief Operating Officer (COO) @ Royal Van Lent Shipyard (to Sep 2021)
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Group Managing Director @ Royal IHC; Vice President Production @ Heerema Fabrication
Reading. COO of Royal Van Lent to Sep 2021; Royal IHC group managing director, Heerema Fabrication VP production. Executive MBA. A heavy-industry operations executive who has run a Feadship yard's operations.
Career
Project Director · Iv-Groep Oct 2022 – Present
Managing Partner · IMAKS Apr 2022 – Present
Chief Operating Officer (COO) · Royal Van Lent Shipyard Sep 2019 – Sep 2021
Non Executive Board Member Supervisory Board Region North · FME Dec 2019 – Aug 2021
Group Managing Director Cluster Mission Equipment Netherlands · Royal IHC Sep 2017 – Sep 2019
Non Executive Board Member Supervisory Board · Samenwerkende Nederlandse Staalbouw Mar 2011 – Sep 2017
Group Director · Heerema Fabrication Group Sep 2013 – Aug 2017
Vice President Production · Heerema Fabrication Group Sep 2012 – Aug 2013
and 7 earlier roles
Education
RSM Erasmus University MBA · Executive MBA; Delft University of Technology MSc · Mechanical Engineering - Dredging and Mass Transport; TH Rijswijk BSc · Mechanical Engineering - Production Technology
Reading. Operations director at Royal Huisman to Dec 2025, now shipping MD in Panama; Damen Shiprepair Curaçao managing director, Bluewater project and tender manager. Delft maritime engineer.
Career
Managing Director VT Shipping Panama · VT Group Dec 2025 – Present
Operations Director · Royal Huisman Sep 2022 – Dec 2025
Director · MEXS Jan 2022 – 2024
Managing Director · Damen Shiprepair Curacao Nov 2017 – Jan 2022
Business Development Manager · Bluewater Energy Services Sep 2012 – Sep 2018
Project Manager · Bluewater Energy Services Jul 2010 – Aug 2012
Tender Manager Floating Production · Buewater Energy Services 2008 – 2010
Project Manager · Keppel Verolme Dec 2004 – Nov 2008
and 1 earlier roles
Education
Delft University of Technology MSc · Maritime Engineering; University of Cambridge Course Anatomy of Shipping - Ship Finance; Language Institute Regina Coeli Spanish Language Course
Languages
English · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spanish · Limited working proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Project Director @ Royal Van Lent Shipyard (to Jul 2025); Manager Projects @ Koninklijke De Vries
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Director Operations @ Jongert; Head of Project management @ Flensburger Schiffbau
Reading. Project director at Royal Van Lent to Jul 2025; head of project management at FSG, Damen senior project manager, Jongert director operations, De Vries manager projects. A delivery director across Dutch yards.
Career
Board Member · IJshockeyclub UNIS Flyers Jun 2026 – Present
Owners representative / Project Manager · Spliethoff Group Feb 2026 – Present
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%General Manager Production @ Heesen Yachts (to Nov 2022); Manager of Production @ Oceanco (to 2015)
* Business building20%No evidence in the profile.
Leadership maturity10%Managing Director @ Scheepswerf De Hoop; Managing Director @ De Klerk Binnenbouw
Reading. General manager production at Heesen to Nov 2022; managing director of Scheepswerf De Hoop and of De Klerk interiors, Oceanco manager of production 2009-2015. Now runs his own project-staffing company that places people at Dutch yards.
Career
Company Owner · The NERA Company B.V. Oct 2022 – Present
General Manager Production · Heesen Yachts Feb 2022 – Nov 2022
Managing Director · Scheepswerf De Hoop Lobith Apr 2020 – Feb 2022
Managing Director · De Klerk Binnenbouw B.V. Dec 2015 – Apr 2020
Manager of Production · Oceanco Sep 2009 – Dec 2015
Director Proces Management Division · Holland Superyacht Industries Jan 2005 – Aug 2009
Education
Offshore Engineering HTS Civil and Marine Engineering
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Project Director OceanXplorer1 @ Damen Yachting (2018-2021); Manager Projects SeaXplorer @ Damen Yachting
* Business building20%Director of Operations division Offshore and Specialised @ Damen (2022 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Director of operations of a Damen division since 2022; at Damen Yachting 2016-2021 as manager projects for SeaXplorer and yacht support, development manager and project director of OceanXplorer; Holland Jachtbouw production and project manager before. Naval architect. A Damen operations director who built the explorer line.
Career
Director of Operations division Offshore and Specialized Vessels · Damen 2022 – Present
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Head of Technology @ Royal Van Lent Shipyard (to Dec 2019); Senior Advisor @ Royal Van Lent Shipyard (to Aug 2022)
* Business building20%ALIA yards - Chief Development Officer @ Lightship Maritime Solutions (Jul 2023 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Head of technology at Royal Van Lent to Dec 2019, senior advisor there to Aug 2022; since 2023 a consultant whose assignments include chief development officer of ALIA Yachts, the Antalya builder, and process management at two Dutch yards. Shipbuilding engineer, Haarlem. A Dutch yard-technology head who already works with a Turkish yard.
Career
Zwijnenburg Shipyard - Project, Process and Project Management Support · Lightship Maritime Solutions Oct 2024 – Present
ALIA yards - Chief Development Officer · Lightship Maritime Solutions Jul 2023 – Present
Various Maritime Companies - Management Team long term strategic coaching · Lightship Maritime Solutions Feb 2023 – Present
NERA-H2 - Consortium member - Regulations & Technical Support · Lightship Maritime Solutions Jul 2024 – Mar 2026
La Lona - Tender Package Management · Lightship Maritime Solutions Apr 2025 – Nov 2025
NERA - Shipyard, Process & Project Management Development · Lightship Maritime Solutions Nov 2022 – Jun 2024
Business Plan Development Cruise Alliance · Lightship Maritime Solutions Sep 2022 – Feb 2023
Senior Advisor · Royal Van Lent Shipyard Dec 2019 – Aug 2022
* Business building20%Operations Director @ Lusben Refit & Repair (Oct 2022 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Operations director of the group's refit yard since Oct 2022; senior project manager at Benetti and VSY, Perini Navi project management 1988-2006. Delivery-side, no commercial seat.
Career
Operations Director · Lusben Refit & Repair Oct 2022 – Present
Reading. CTO of a new custom brand since Jun 2024; CRN project manager to May 2024, Ferretti product line manager and resident engineer, Dreamline product line manager. EMBA candidate. Technical head at a start-up yard.
Product Line Manager · Ferretti Group Sep 2019 – Jun 2022
Resident Engineer · Ferretti Group Jun 2017 – Jun 2022
Product line manager 26mt DL Yachts · DL Yachts-Dreamline Sep 2015 – Jun 2017
Technical Department · Dreamline Yacht Sep 2012 – Jun 2017
Internship · Willis Apr 2012 – Jul 2012
Studente · Cantiere motonautico San Pietro 2010 – 2011
and 1 earlier roles
Education
MIB Trieste School of Management Candidate · EMBA; Università degli studi di Trieste Master of Science (M.S.) · Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Vice Production Director @ The Italian Sea Group; General Manager Production @ VSY Yachts
* Business building20%Operation Director @ Falcon Yachts (Jan 2025 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Operations director since Jan 2025; TISG vice production director to 2021, VSY general manager production, Dynamiq production director; naval architect by diploma. A production man who has moved between small Viareggio yards.
Career
Operation Director · Falcon Yachts Jan 2025 – Present
Production Director · Lasermarine SRL Nov 2023 – Dec 2024
Production Manager · Pantareimar Nov 2022 – Nov 2023
Refit Director · WOSA Ltd Sep 2021 – Oct 2022
Vice Production Director · The Italian Sea Group Sep 2019 – Sep 2021
Production Director · Dynamiq Yachts Apr 2019 – Aug 2019
General Manager Production · VSY Yachts Dec 2013 – Mar 2019
Head of Quality Assurance · The Italian Sea Group Jun 2013 – Dec 2013
Reading. COO since Oct 2025; chief technical and operations officer at Nautor's Swan to Feb 2025, Sanlorenzo new product development director and head of product development 2018-2022, Bavaria head of development. MBA. A product-development engineer turned COO at small builders.
Career
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER · Anvera Yacht Oct 2025 – Present
PROFESSOR · Università degli Studi di Genova Sep 2024 – Sep 2025
PRODUCT MANAGER · Ferretti Group Jan 2011 – Jan 2015
and 4 earlier roles
Education
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna MBA · Master Business Administration; Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Ingegneria · Ingegneria Navale
Languages
Inglese · Full professional proficiency, Italiano · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spagnolo · Elementary proficiency, Tedesco · Professional working proficiency, francese · Elementary proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Project Director - New shipbuilding @ Ustica lines; Senior Engineer @ CRN YACHTS
* Business building20%Chief Executive Officer (CEO) @ Trapani Shipyard S.r.l. (Mar 2026 – Present); Shipyard Director @ LIBERTY LINES
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. CEO of a Sicilian ferry-building yard since Mar 2026; Liberty Lines shipyard director, Ustica Lines project director for new shipbuilding, CRN senior engineer 2008-2010. MBA. A shipbuilding CEO with only a short yacht chapter.
Junior Engineer · Gagliotta Yachts Oct 2003 – Sep 2006
Education
Bologna Business School MBA · Master in Business Administration; Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II M.Sc. · Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Languages
English · Professional working proficiency, Italian · Native or bilingual proficiency, Spanish · Elementary proficiency
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Project Director @ Oceanco (to Nov 2023); Project Manager @ Oceanco
* Business building20%Business Unit General Manager Projects Maritime @ Bakker Sliedrecht (Jan 2026 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. Project director at Oceanco to Nov 2023 after project manager from 2017; VEKA and Damen project management before; a short spell as CEO of a start-up, now business-unit GM at an electrical integrator. Executive MBA (TIAS).
Career
Business Unit General Manager Projects Maritime · Bakker Sliedrecht Jan 2026 – Present
CEO · Seable&Co Oct 2023 – Jan 2026
Project Director · Oceanco Jul 2017 – Nov 2023
Project Manager · Oceanco Feb 2017 – Jul 2017
Sr. Project & Operations Manager · VEKA Group Jul 2016 – Jan 2017
Project Manager · Damen Shipyards Group Mar 2013 – Jun 2016
Assistant Project Manager · Damen Shipyards Group Feb 2012 – Mar 2013
Project Manager · IHC Global Production BV Nov 2011 – Jan 2012
and 3 earlier roles
Education
TIAS School for Business and Society Executive MBA · Business Administration and Management, General; Technische Universiteit Delft Master of Science · Marine Technology; International Project Management Association IPMA-D · Project Management
* Commercial leadership30%No evidence in the profile.
* Yacht network20%No evidence in the profile.
* Technical and pricing20%Manager Operations @ Vitters Shipyard (to Feb 2024); Yard Manager @ Scheepswerf De Kaap
* Business building20%COO @ Steeler Yachts (Mar 2024 – Present)
Leadership maturity10%No evidence in the profile.
Reading. COO of a small aluminium motor-yacht builder since Mar 2024; manager operations at Vitters to Feb 2024, yard manager at De Kaap, Niestern Sander production coordination. Shipbuilding engineer. Operations at the small end.
Career
COO · Steeler Yachts Mar 2024 – Present
Lid stuurgroep Daken voor Armenie · Daken voor Armenie Jan 2019 – Present
Lid Raad van Toezicht TrEf onderwijs · WIES Opvang & Onderwijs Aug 2023 – Dec 2025
Manager Operations · Vitters Shipyard B.V. Jan 2013 – Feb 2024
Voorzitter gemeenschappelijke medezeggenschapsraad · WIES Opvang & Onderwijs Aug 2017 – Aug 2021
Yard Manager · Scheepswerf De Kaap B.V. Jan 2009 – Dec 2012
Production Coordinator shiprepair and industry · Royal Niestern Sander Oct 2003 – Oct 2008
Manager planning and work preparation · Royal Niestern Sander Oct 2002 – Oct 2003
Reading. Chief technical and operating officer of Ferretti Group in the Weichai transition, to Dec 2014; North Adriatic operations manager before. Then energy, car rental and automotive plants; CEO of an industrial company since Jun 2026. Eleven years out of yachting.
Career
Chief Executive Officer · ETATRON Jun 2026 – Present
Plant Manager · Trèves Group Mar 2025 – Feb 2026
Co-Founder · Driverso Mar 2017 – Oct 2025
General Manager · PRIMERENT Jan 2015 – Jul 2024
CTO & COO · Ferretti Group Mar 2013 – Dec 2014
CEO at Egeo spa & FTV Business Unit Manager · ErgyCapital S.p.A. Jan 2011 – Feb 2013
North Adriatic Operations Manager · Ferretti Group Mar 2010 – Jan 2011
Chief Operating Officer · Ferretti Group Aug 2007 – Sep 2010
