Cantiere Rossini, the Adriatic’s full-service refit shipyard with a specialised focus on superior yacht repainting, announces the appointment of Frédéric Castaignos as Sales Director.

A French native fluent in English and Italian, Frédéric brings over 25 years of experience both as a yacht captain and in managerial sales positions at two leading refit shipyards. His operational knowledge, paired with a strong commercial background and a deep-rooted network in the South of France, will play a key role in advancing Cantiere Rossini’s presence in key Mediterranean markets.

“I’m thrilled to join a modern shipyard like Cantiere Rossini, where excellence and innovation are clearly at the heart of the operation,” said Castaignos. “You can see right away that the vision here is the right one, rooted in strong values, 100% customer-centric and focused on delivering more efficient refit solutions.”

“From digitalising planning and refit processes to expanding internationally, the future here is ambitious. And in Pesaro, we remain committed to delivering the best possible service to yachts in the 30 to 50 metre range.”

Frédéric’s appointment reflects Cantiere Rossini’s commitment to strengthening its team with open-minded, multinational forward-thinking professionals who align with the shipyard’s values of customer service, operational excellence and a long-term customer relationship vision.

“With Frédéric’s experience, network and good character, we’re taking a major step in giving Cantiere Rossini a stronger voice in the Med’s main cruising hubs,” said Stewart Parvin, CEO. “It’s a strategic milestone in our long-term vision for business growth and increasing market share.”

About Cantiere Rossini

Located in Pesaro, Italy, Cantiere Rossini is the only full-service refit yard in the Western Med built from the ground up. Purpose-built refit facilities, ISO-certified environmental practices and digital innovation enable a smooth, transparent refit experience for captains and yacht managers alike.

The shipyard is easily accessible via three international airports, helicopter access and proximity to two tax-free bunkering countries, making it a smart and convenient choice for yachts planning their next refit.