Ex-Ferretti COO joins WOSA Yacht Refit

Stefano de Vivo, ex-Ferretti chief commercial officer (COO) and Wally MD, has joined WOSA Yacht Refit Survey as an equity partner.

He will take on the role of president alongside Filippo Calcaterra, current CEO of WOSA which he founded in 2010.

WOSA Yacht Refit Survey carries out refit and naval inspections and has offices in Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain and Monaco.

The company offers services for shipowners, shipyards and operators in the maritime sector.

Stefano de Vivo spent more than ten years with the Ferretti Group, resigning from his roles as CCO of Ferretti Group and MD of Wally in September 2024 to become CEO of his family office, while maintaining his connection with the Ferretti Group and continuing to collaborate as a technical consultant for the development of Wally Sail.

“I am deeply honored to become a partner of WOSA Yacht Refit Survey alongside Filippo Calcaterra,” he said. “I have always believed that services are the turning point in the yachting industry.

“WOSA has grown enormously and represents the ideal platform to further expand in this fragmented market, offering innovative solutions and strategic development opportunities.”

Using his experience in the marine industry and luxury brands, Stefano will lead the company’s business development and expansion, with a focus on new projects and growth strategies.

In addition to becoming a partner of WOSA Yacht Refit Survey, Stefano also joins WOSA Surveys, based in Monaco, as a partner, alongside Filippo Calcaterra and Brandon Rundquist, director of the survey division.

The double operation is set to strengthen the synergy between the two companies and make the group more competitive.

“We are thrilled to welcome Stefano to our team,” said Filippo Calcaterra. “He brings a new vision and the experience needed to strengthen our growth path.

“This is an exciting phase for our company, which will continue to expand and consolidate its leadership in the sector.”