Global appointment

During the annual general assembly of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) in 2020, members approved of the appointment of Giovanna Vitelli, Vice President of Azimut | Benetti Group, to the board.

“I am most pleased to welcome Giovanna Vitelli to the board of SYBAss,” said SYBAss Secretary General Theo Hooning.

“It’s important that the board has an Italian representative given the country’s standing within the industry. And with board members also hailing from Germany, the United States and the Netherlands, the board continues to reflect not only the global composition of SYBAss members but also a number of different segments within the market.”

A lawyer by trade, Vitelli spent five years working in a legal firm before joining the family company in 2004.

“Benetti is among the founding members of SYBAss, in itself a clear sign of the company’s support and my family’s deep belief in this association,” said Vitelli.

“I especially appreciate the philosophy of the association which has always been to work for the common good of the group, without falling into the trap of pursuing individual agendas and interests.”