Bernard d’Alessandri, one of the most influential voices in the international yachting community, has been appointed President of the Chambre Monégasque du Yachting. The announcement, made by the Fédération des Entreprises Monégasques (FEDEM) on Thursday 20th November, places the longtime head of the Yacht Club de Monaco at the forefront of the sector’s institutional representation in the Principality.

The Chambre Monégasque du Yachting acts as the official representative body for businesses operating within Monaco’s yachting sector, liaising with government authorities on matters of industry policy and development. FEDEM President Philippe Ortelli said the appointment reflects the importance of the sector to Monaco’s economy, highlighting that yachting generates around €600 million in annual revenue and supports 1,500 skilled jobs.

“It is essential that the sector is fully represented in FEDEM to defend its interests, promote its values and support sustainable development,” Ortelli said.

A career built on maritime strategy and innovation

D’Alessandri has served as General Secretary and Managing Director of the Yacht Club de Monaco since 1990, and is credited with shaping Monaco’s international yachting reputation over the past three decades. He is behind major initiatives such as Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and the Sea Index sustainability label for superyachts.

He also chairs Cluster Yachting Monaco, a business network of over 100 industry stakeholders, and leads the ‘Monaco, Capital of Yachting’ commission within the Principality’s strategic planning council.

“A model of excellence, innovation and sustainability”

“My commitments have always been guided by my passion for the sea and yachting,” said d’Alessandri. “Through this new position, I hope my experience can benefit a sector which is Monaco’s strength and sets it apart. The Principality occupies a unique place in the yachting world as a model of excellence, innovation and sustainability that we live and breathe each day at the Yacht Club de Monaco.”

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