Fincantieri Marine Group the U.S. subsidiary of Fincantieri announces the appointment of George A. Moutafis as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1st.

According to the company, the leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, as the new U.S. administration places renewed strategic emphasis on strengthening domestic naval capabilities. In this context, Fincantieri reinforces its long-term commitment to the United States by appointing a seasoned U.S. executive with deep expertise in defense, naval manufacturing, and international industrial transformation.

George Moutafis brings over 25 years of executive experience which includes leadership roles in major defense and manufacturing organizations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Beretta USA Corp. He also previously held leadership roles within FMG, contributing to innovation and program execution in support of U.S. Navy platforms.

Fincantieri has been present in the United States for over 15 years, with a solid industrial footprint that includes four shipyards, including Marinette Marine,  and a workforce of approximately 3,000 people. Over this period, the Group has invested more than $800 million in its U.S. shipbuilding operations, of which over half was specifically allocated to upgrading and expanding the Marinette yard.