Maurizio Zuares appointed new global Chief Commercial Officer at Maserati

Modena, 23 December 2024 – Maserati is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurizio Zuares as its new global Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Maurizio will succeed Luca Delfino, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. Maserati extends its heartfelt thanks to Luca for his exceptional contributions and dedication during his tenure.

Maurizio Zuares brings a wealth of experience and a truly international perspective to the Modena-based luxury brand. Maurizio began his career in Italy at Ford, progressively taking on responsibilities in Sales and Brand Management. Having joined the Fiat Group’s Automotive Division in 1999, he has held a variety of leadership positions in sales and marketing across multiple markets. His career includes serving as President of Fiat Auto Japan in 2004, International Sales Director in 2009, Managing Director for the Spanish market in 2011, CEO of FCA France in 2012, and Head of Middle East in 2016. Since 2019, Maurizio has been responsible for Business Centers Operations for the EMEA region, overseeing markets outside Italy. At Stellantis, he served as CEO of Spain and Portugal before assuming the responsibility for Leapmotor International in the Enlarged Europe region, further diversifying his industry expertise.

Maurizio holds a degree in Business and Management and an MBA in Economics, Finance, and Administration from the Universitá degli Studi di Ancona and the Istao Institute, Italy.

Santo Ficili, Maserati CEO, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Maurizio Zuares to the Maserati family as our new Chief Commercial Officer. Maurizio’s vast experience, proven leadership, and international outlook will be instrumental in driving Maserati’s growth and global positioning as we navigate the next chapter of our journey. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Luca Delfino for his unwavering dedication and the many achievements he has brought to Maserati over the years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Maurizio Zuares, new Maserati CCO, said: “It is an honor to join Maserati, a brand synonymous with Italian excellence and automotive innovation. I look forward to working alongside a passionate team to further enhance Maserati’s global presence and reputation, embracing the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic industry.”

This appointment reaffirms Maserati’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with seasoned professionals who embody the brand’s values and vision for the future.

Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, and the GranCabrio, the new convertible of the Trident; all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. Today the full-electric range includes also the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first full-electric SUV, and the latest addition, GranCabrio Folgore. By 2025, all Maserati models will also be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2028.

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Andrea Pallard – Communication Manager, Maserati – andrea.pallard@stellantis.com