Azimut Yachts and Kora Marine partner in north-west Italy

Azimut Yachts has signed a partnership with Kora Marine, which will take on the exclusive dealership for the brand in north-west Italy.

Kora Marine is based in Santa Margherita Ligure. Azimut says it selected the partner as it felt Kora could provide highly qualified representation for the development and management of the local market. Francesco Montanella, who worked within the Azimut sales office as Asia-Pacific sales manager, owns Kora Marine. His deep knowledge of the brand and the reference market combines with a consolidated background in the premium automotive segment and substantial experience with high-end clientele.

North-west Italy is a strategic area for the shipyard thanks to its advanced infrastructure and international clients with high investment potential.

Regions such as Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, Lombardy, Liguria and Tuscany constitute a strategic basin for Italian shipyards and beyond.

“The expansion of our sales network with the creation of Kora Marine and the signing of this dealership is a strategic step for Azimut. North-west Italy is a market of fundamental importance, and this collaboration will allow us to be even closer to owners, guaranteeing them excellent service, in line with the philosophy of our brand,” says Enrico Chiaussa, Azimut chief commercial officer EMEA-APAC.

“This partnership marks the evolution of a journey that began years ago with Azimut, which today opens to a new business reality with the birth of Kora Marine. Our goal is to offer an exclusive and tailor-made experience, blending local knowledge with an innovative approach to service. By combining the best of yachting, hospitality and premium automotive, we want to redefine the concept of excellence in the industry. In synergy with Azimut, we aspire to become the benchmark for owners and enthusiasts, accompanying them with expertise, dedication and a long-term vision at every stage of their journey. We are proud to represent a Made in Italy excellence like Azimut, a shipyard that combines innovation, style and craftsmanship, bringing to the world the authenticity of Italian know-how,” says Montanella, owner of Kora Marine.

In March 2025, Azimut signed an agreement with Supreme Yachts to expand its presence in Poland. Operating as Azimut Yachts Poland, the company will become the shipyard’s exclusive dealer in the region.