The America’s Cup Partnership has appointed Marzio Perrelli, a former executive at Sky Italia, as its first CEO, effective immediately. Perrelli, who has extensive experience in finance and sports management, will work alongside Grant Dalton, who remains chairman, to enhance governance and ensure the long-term growth and stability of the prestigious sailing competition. This leadership change is significant as it aims to foster sustained investment and innovation while adapting to a changing sporting landscape, including the inclusion of women in the competition.
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America’s Cup Partnership: America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) is the newly formed entity by the founding teams of the America's Cup to enhance governance and manage the event's future.
Emirates Team New Zealand: Emirates Team New Zealand is the reigning America's Cup champion and a founding member of the America’s Cup Partnership.
Athena Racing: Athena Racing is the challenger of record for the America's Cup and a founding member of the America’s Cup Partnership.
Luna Rossa: Luna Rossa is a founding team of the America’s Cup Partnership and a competitor in the America's Cup.
Tudor Team Alinghi: Tudor Team Alinghi is a founding team of the America’s Cup Partnership and a competitor in the America's Cup.
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