Sailing, Marina & Luxury Ecosystem Leadership, Giorgio Benussi
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Project background
Credentials combining elite sailing governance, marina advisory, luxury brand partnerships, and technical leadership across competitive racing ecosystems. Giorgio Benussi has delivered strategic direction for world-class yacht clubs, developed racing circuits for Maxi and Superyacht fleets, advised marinas and waterfronts across Europe and the Middle East, and co-created the 69F foiling class selected for Youth & Women America’s Cup training. His portfolio spans institutional governance, event direction, sponsorship strategy, technical optimization of high-performance yachts, and experiential luxury programs with global brands.
Scope delivered
- Governance leadership for YCCS, IMA, SYRA
- Strategic advisory for marinas, shipyards, and waterfront hospitality
- Event direction for superyacht regattas and global racing circuits
- Sponsorship strategy and experiential luxury partnerships (Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton)
- Technical and performance optimization for Maxi yachts and foiling classes
- Athlete management, personal branding, contract negotiation
- Product development for sailing apparel and accessories
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