Andrea Consolini has been appointed as interim CEO of the Brazilian subsidiary of Azimut Yachts, Azimut do Brasil in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
Andrea has been serving as chief financial officer of Azimut do Brasil.
In addition, Roy Capasso has been appointed as commercial director.
The appointments follow the ending of Azimut|Benetti’s collaboration with previous CEO, Francesco Caputo, and previous sales manager, Gustavo Hoffmann, due to what the yacht builder terms a breach of trust.
Azimut do Brasil is a builder of high-end megayachts with more than 15 years of activity, and approximately 600 employees.
Strategic priorities
The company’s production volume exceeded 40 vessels last season.
The Group has also confirmed its investment and development plan, emphasising the country’s strategic role.
The plan is structured around three strategic priorities – that of continuing to improve production, to support growth by expanding industrial capacity.
In addition, the boatbuilder will implement a range renewal program, with the development of new models that confirm the brand’s competitive positioning.
Key market and cornerstone
The development of new models continue on from the commercial success of the Grande 25M which was presented last July.
“With this reorgansation, we reaffirm Brazil’s centrality as a key market and a cornerstone of Azimut’s global strategy, demonstrating our commitment to structured investments that support long-term growth,” said Marco Valle, CEO of the Azimut|Benetti Group.
And he said Azimut do Brasil looks to the future with strengthened governance and structured investments, aiming to consolidate its growth in the country and contribute to the global growth of Azimut Yachts.
