Thread: Silversea Chief Resigns

Silversea President and CEO Amerigo Perasso has abruptly resigned his position, the luxury line confirmed. Perasso was named president in February 2007 after serving as chief financial and revenue officer since 2004; he first joined the company in 1997.

Perasso’s departure comes four months after the appointment of former Campari CEO Enzo Visone as executive chairman of the board of Silversea Cruise Holding Inc., the cruise line’s parent company, after owner Manfredi Lefebvre stepped down as deputy chairman. The online industry publication Seatrade Insider quoted Lefebvre as saying Perasso’s departure was not due to any personal or professional rancor between the two executives. Lefebvre also said he did not anticipate seeking a replacement. In the U.S., Ken Watson serves as executive vice president and COO of Silversea Cruises.