New CEO and general director for RINA

Carlo Luzzatto has been appointed as the future CEO and general director of RINA S.p.A., a multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy company.

The appointment is set to be formalised by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d’Investimento’s acquisition of a minority stake up to 33 per cent in RINA.

Ugo Salerno will retain his position as executive president.

The leadership transition comes at a time of significant momentum for the company, which says it has a ‘clear focus on pursuing the strategic plan, streamlining processes, and evolving towards business models and services that are increasingly centered on innovation and ESG principles.’

Luzzatto brings over 30 years of experience from the energy, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at public and private companies, including General Electric, Ansaldo Energia, Chromalloy, and Impresa Pizzarotti.

“We are very pleased to welcome Carlo Luzzatto, who will be appointed CEO of RINA S.p.A. during the next board of directors,” says Paolo d’Amico, chairman of Registro Italiano Navale. “We are confident that Luzzatto, as CEO, and Salerno, in the role of executive president, will provide further momentum to RINA’s already brilliant growth trajectory.”

Davide Bertone, CEO of Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, adds: “Carlo Luzzatto has the essential expertise and experience for the next growth phase of RINA. Together with Ugo Salerno and Registro Italiano Navale, we are delighted to secure his commitment and look forward to welcoming him on board immediately.”