Benetti announced yesterday that Federico Ferrante, president of Azimut|Benetti Americas, has assumed responsibility for the company’s commercial development in the Americas.

“Federico Ferrante’s new role aims to strengthen Benetti’s growth in the American markets and seize the unexplored development potential in this strategic area, extending from Canada to Chile, including the Caribbean,” the company stated in a release.

With dual citizenship and residence in the United States, Ferrante has more than 25 years at Azimut|Benetti Group and three decades of marine industry experience. The company said his appointment is part of the group’s strategy to develop internal resources.