Former Goldman Sachs Exec Shapes the Future of the 175-Year-Old America's Cup Trophy

Marzio Perrelli, a former Goldman Sachs executive, has been appointed as the first CEO of the America's Cup Partnership. Perrelli brings 25 years of experience in finance and media to the role. The America's Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing competitions in the world. Perrelli sees this appointment as a great opportunity to shape the future of the America's Cup.

Perrelli emphasized that this is the first time in the 175-year history of the America's Cup that it will be led by a CEO. The America's Cup Partnership was established in December 2025 by five founding teams. Perrelli was chosen to lead this new structure.

Perrelli is optimistic about the future of the America's Cup. The 2027 America's Cup in Naples is expected to generate an economic impact of €700 million. Additionally, it is predicted that the event will lead to €1-2 billion in economic growth over the next 5-10 years.

Perrelli believes that the future of the America's Cup should be shaped not only as a sailing competition but also as a sports and entertainment event. He emphasized that the America's Cup should have a fixed schedule and predictable format, similar to other major sports organizations.

Perrelli sees great potential for the future of the America's Cup. The 2027 America's Cup in Naples is expected to be a competition between four nations (USA, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Australia).

In conclusion, the appointment of Marzio Perrelli as the first CEO of the America's Cup Partnership is a significant step towards shaping the future of the America's Cup. Perrelli believes that the America's Cup should be shaped not only as a sailing competition but also as a sports and entertainment event. He sees great potential for the future of the America's Cup and is working to realize this potential.