In conversation: Federico Ferrante on the secret of Azimut-Benetti's longevity and the brand's US performance

Federico Ferrante has stewarded the Azimut brand in the Americas for nearly two decades, steadily helping to grow its presence in one of the yachting industry's busiest markets. BOATPro caught up with the native Italian at the Miami International Boat Show, where it was revealed Ferrante will assume control of Benetti's commercial development in the US, with plans to strengthen the yard's position in the surrounding areas of Canada, South America and the Caribbean.