In a move that reflects the growing centrality of the experiential and manufacturing sectors in the Italian high-end panorama, Giovanna Vitelli — President of the Group Azimut | Benetti — has been designated as president of the Altagamma Foundation for the three-year period 2026-2028, succeeding Matteo Lunelli. The appointment is scheduled for June 1, 2026, according to Radiocor sources published today.
Founded in 1992, high gamma It is the association that brings together the main Italian brands in the cultural and creative industry - from fashion to design, from hospitality to nautical - with the aim of promoting the excellence of Made in Italy and increase the competitiveness of its members.
Vitelli brings a highly distinguished entrepreneurial profile to the presidency: a law graduate, she joined the luxury yacht group founded by her father Paolo Vitelli in 1969, taking on increasing roles until becoming president, which she has held since 2023. Under her leadership, Azimut|Benetti has maintained a global leadership position in superyacht construction, consolidating an industrial supply chain of excellence that sees Italy as a leading international player.
Vitelli's appointment comes at a crucial moment for the Italian luxury industry, which is called upon to deal with complex global dynamics: according to the latest Altagamma ConsensusThe global premium market remains resilient and is expected to grow moderately in the coming years, with an increasing focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer experience.
Vitelli's new role also marks a symbolic turning point: the nautical industry, a sector in which Italy holds a significant share of global orders and an estimated economic impact of over 27 billion euros, takes on a leading role in the association's governance.
For over thirty years, the Altagamma Foundation, through its network of brands and projects—including mentorship programs and initiatives for emerging businesses—has been a benchmark for the international visibility and innovation of the Italian cultural and creative industry.
Under Vitelli's presidency, Altagamma is preparing to face a period characterized by global challenges and the need to increasingly enhance the nautical and experiential goods sectors, interpreting Italian excellence in a rapidly changing world.