Elisabetta De Nardo has been appointed Vice President of Port Development at MSC Cruises, reporting directly to Gianluca Suprani, Senior Vice President of Global Port Development and Shore Activities.
It will be based at the company's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and will focus on supporting, establishing and developing strategic partnerships with cruise ports around the world.
De Nardo is a well-known cruise industry executive, having begun her career in 2007 working for Costa Cruises and later Silversea Cruises. With a background in Shipping & Maritime Economics, she previously worked in the maritime transport business.
Suprani said: “I am delighted to welcome Elisabetta to our growing team. With 15 ships in our fleet and another 10 to join over the next 8 years, we are expanding our operations worldwide, covering more regions, ports, and destinations. I am confident that Elisabetta will help us establish new strategic partnerships with international ports and manage existing ones.”.
