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Tankoa Yachts makes two senior management appointments

Isabella Picco Isabella Picco has been appointed head of marketing and communication.

Genoa-based superyacht builder Tankoa Yachts has made two additions to its senior management team.

Isabella Picco has been appointed head of marketing and communication. She brings experience in the high-end yachting segment and is expected to focus on brand positioning and visibility in international markets. Picco will work directly with senior leadership on marketing strategy and execution.

“I’m truly excited to join a company of such excellence as Tankoa and to work alongside a team of outstanding professionals. I look forward to applying my experience to help guide the shipyard into the future, while staying true to the brand’s authentic values,” says Picco.

Guido Orsi, Tankoa vice president
Guido Orsi, Tankoa vice president.

Guido Orsi has been appointed vice president. He has been involved with the company since its inception and has held several senior positions. In his new role, he will continue to contribute to Tankoa’s development, with particular focus on sustainability, technology and international market activity.

“Tankoa is a perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and a family-led identity. I’m proud to be part of this new chapter of growth, built on people, ideas, and quality,” says Orsi.

In a statement, Tankoa Yachts reports that these appointments are part of a broader strategy focused on measured expansion, involving new projects, expanded production capacity and internal development.

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