Smartgyro appoints new CEO
Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company, Smartgyro, has appointed Carlo Galli Tognota as its new chief executive officer. With a 20-year career in the marine industry, the company says Galli Tognota brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, along with a fresh perspective to guide the company’s future endeavours.
With a professional background in technical engineering, Galli Tognota began his career at boatbuilder (Cantieri di) Baia, where he served as a mechanical engineer. His career continued with sales roles at Sealine Italia and Cummins. For the past 11 years, Galli Tognota has been an integral part of Twin Disc, a machinery manufacturing company, overseeing a wide range of marine products for power transmission, boat management and propulsion and gaining invaluable insights into the EMEA market.
Galli Tognota says: “I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Smartgyro, a company with a remarkable history and reputation in the industry. My diverse background in technical, sales, and managerial roles has equipped me with a deep understanding of the marine sector, making me well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. I am pleased to be assuming this position at such an integral time for the company, celebrating their ten-year anniversary milestone this year. What initially drew me to this role is that Smartgyro is a fast-growing company, which is also part of the large and international Yanmar group, helping to drive innovation and the future of marine stabilisation forward.”
Since 2020, Smartgyro has managed to become an integrated part of the Yanmar portfolio by Marcel Borsboom, director of the general onboard systems group within the Yanmar Recreational Marine Business Unit. He will resume this responsibility while he adds: “This latest announcement heralds a transformative opportunity for the company to optimise its internal processes and fortify its robust leadership footprint in its native Italy.”
Galli Tognota officially commenced his role as Smartgyro’s CEO from 1 April 2024.
