RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors has appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group Chief Executive Officer. Moretti (pictured) succeeds Carlo Luzzatto, who had served as Chief Executive Officer since December 2023. The Board of Directors extends its sincere thanks to Luzzatto for his dedication to the Group’s development. Ugo Salerno will continue as Executive Chairman, with responsibility for communications and institutional relations.
The leadership transition marks a further step in RINA’s development, in line with the growth strategy agreed with its shareholders, Registro Italiano Navale and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento.
The Board of Directors of RINA S.p.A. now comprises Barbara Caputo, Marco Cecconi, Nazareno Cerni, Simonetta Di Pippo, Guido Figliola, Roberto Martinoli, Paolo Moretti, Paolo Pierantoni and Ugo Salerno.
Under the new organisational structure, Giosuè Vezzuto has succeeded Paolo Moretti as Chief Executive Officer of RINA Services, the Group company operating in the marine and certification sectors.
Ugo Salerno, Executive Chairman, said: “We have achieved an extraordinary growth trajectory, more than doubling our revenues over the past five years to well over one billion euros. Today, we are entering a new phase, with the aim of further accelerating our development. Paolo Moretti’s extensive experience, his deep understanding of the markets in which we operate, and the significant contribution he has made to the Group’s growth provide a strong foundation for guiding RINA forward, building on the quality of our services and the expertise of our people.”
Paolo Moretti, CEO and General Manager, said: “I have spent much of my career at RINA and have seen first-hand the calibre of our people and the company’s ability to evolve and anticipate change. I take on this new responsibility with great enthusiasm and a clear understanding of the commitment it entails. Our challenge is to continue turning our strategic objectives into tangible results, simplifying the way we operate and investing in the development of more advanced and increasingly digital services.”