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The Team
Lorenzo Bortolotti
Managing Director
Lorenzo has been a successful Project Manager and Marine Businessman since 1980 while at the same time continuing his career as a professional sailor. He joined the Nautor Swan team bringing with him a wealth of experience in the field of Super Yachts project management. Lorenzo’s background in America’s Cup and Maxi Yacht racing introduced many new clients to the Swan brand quickly became the most active and successful office worldwide.
Lorenzo’s career highlights:
- Founder Manager NORTH SAILS ITALIA from 1978 to 1984.
- Skipper & General Manager of Consorzio ITALIA and AZZURRA America’s Cup ’87
- President of OCKAM Instruments Europe from 1987 to 1990
- Project Manager Composite Yachts – CCYD Shipyard
- Commercial Director Nautor Swan from 2005 to 2008
Ten times World Champion in major sailing events:
- 6 Mt. International Class
- 12 Mt. International Class
- Maxi-Yacht ICAYA
- Two Ton Cup
Lorenzo Bortolotti is a member of: Yacht Club Italiano, Yacht Club de Monaco, Club Swan.
Giorgio Passarella
CFO & Senior Broker
Giorgio has been working in the marine industry since 1982. Some highlights of his career include:
- Skipper From 1982 to 1989
- Project Manager Mandrake 50′ at the Cookson shipyard in New Zealand, and logistics for 50’ International regattas circuit From 89 to 91
- Founding Member and Manager of Velamania srl, rigging services From 1992 to 2000
- Shore team Boss MASCALZONE LATINO AMERICA’S CUP From 2000 to 2005
- Sales Director at Nautor Swan Italy from 2005 to 2009
Sports Awards:
- Medaglia d’argento al valore atletico, silver medal at the athletic valor
- Tricolore Italiano del CONI, Coni Italian Tricolor
- Individual Member of MYBA –The Worldwide Yachting Association
- Yacht and Ship Broker License # 427 issued by Genoa Chamber of Commerce
Thea Shaw
Director of Operations
Thea has been working in the yachting industry for the last 13 years having originally come from a background in economics and private banking. Her passion for sailing has also led her to being a judge for the FFV.
Professional Member of the IYBA (International Yacht Brokers Association).
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