Marzio Perrelli has been appointed chief executive officer of the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) to further the America’s Cup sailing event.
Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, the Defender of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, will remain in place as the chairman of ACP.
Perrelli joins after working in the finance sector in the UK, USA and Italy, where he held senior leadership roles at both Goldman Sachs and HSBC.
He entered the media and sports industry in 2018, joining Sky Italy as executive vice president, with responsibility for the SKY Sports division, encompassing both editorial and production teams as well as managing and heading developments in the sports rights portfolio.
Long-term growth
“The America’s Cup is the oldest and most prestigious competition in international sport,” said Perrelli.
“Our responsibility today, on behalf of all stakeholders, is to preserve its deep heritage while ensuring greater continuity, stability and long-term growth.
“The America’s Cup Partnership represents an evolution in how the event is managed, providing a more consistent framework for teams, partners and host venues, while fully respecting the sporting tradition that defines the Cup.”
And he said that by strengthening governance and long-term planning, the partnership aims to create conditions for sustained investment and continued innovation.
The America’s Cup Partnership represents an evolution in how the event is managed.
Marzio Perrelli
Grant Dalton added: “On behalf of the ACP Board, it’s an appropriate time to be welcoming Marzio Perrelli as its first chief executive officer.
“It is a unique position in sport at a time of huge opportunity with at least five strong teams confirmed for Naples in 2027 and a changing sporting landscape that sees women onboard the America’s Cup yachts for the first time as well as thriving pathways for women and youth sailors coming through to the apex of sailing.”
And he stated that the formation of the ACP offers surety and continuity over future regattas.
In addition, new initiatives such the guest racer spot onboard the AC75s and the continuing recon programme offer multi-media opportunities that will help to grow the America’s Cup.
Perrelli joins the ACP ahead of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia taking place in May 2026.
