Stefano Lenarduzzi has been appointed as the new CEO of Quick Group, a leading provider of marine components for the yachting industry.
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Lenarduzzi has held several senior leadership positions within industrial companies, including Sintesi, FPT and more recently, as general manager of agricultural machinery producer Maschio Gaspardo.
According to Quick Group, operations have become increasingly complex following its acquisition of Sanguineti, Nemo, Xenta and Florida-based Yachting Marine Service (YMS), as well as its growing international presence and expanded product range. Under the guidance of Lenarduzzi, the Group aims to establish a more structured, managerial approach to operational management in order to "fully realise" the company's potential.
Michele Marzucco, Quick Group's longstanding CEO, will remain on the company's board of directors, offering both guidance and extensive industry knowledge. "We are very pleased to have brought Stefano on board, as he will bring a crucial contribution of expertise, managerial skills and enthusiasm, strengthening the team in view of future challenges," said Marzucco.
The transition comes after Fondo Italiano d'Ivestimento and Armònia SGR acquired a majority stake (70 per cent) of Quick Group in September 2022.
"As we envisioned at the beginning of our journey with the Marzucco family, the increased complexity of the Group calls for renewed governance and a gradual shift toward a more managerial operational structure," said Gianpaolo Di Dio, chairman of the Quick Group and senior partner of Fondo Italiano d’Investimento. "We are grateful to Michele, who has led the Group until now, for his work and his vision, which have enabled the company to remain a champion of technological innovation. We are confident that the Marzucco family will continue to support the project with their characteristic passion and enthusiasm."
Speaking on his appointment, Lenarduzzi outlined his initial objectives as CEO of Quick Group: "I have taken on this new challenge with great enthusiasm and passion, recognising the potential of the project and the real possibility of strengthening the Group's leadership in components with a higher technological content."
Founded in 1969, the Romagna-based brand today boasts an estimated €100 million in annual revenue, offering a full range of stabilisation technologies, steering and navigation control systems from Xenta, Sanguineti's hydraulic and electric handling systems and large yacht doors and portholes by Nemo.