Angel Zhou, formerly of Simpson Marine, has been appointed as the Italian superyacht builder’s President of Sales for Asia.

Angel Zhou, President of Sales for Asia, Benetti

Benetti has appointed Angel Zhou as President of Sales for Asia. Zhou spent the previous 18 years with Simpson Marine, leading the opening of five branches in mainland China and becoming Group Vice President of the Asia-Pacific dealership. Prior to joining Simpson Marine in November 2007, she worked on the China Cup International Regatta in Shenzhen.

Throughout her career, Zhou has partnered with many of the world’s top yachting brands and played a key role in the internationalisation of China’s yachting sector. In her new role at Benetti, Zhou is responsible for managing and coordinating commercial, marketing and customer satisfaction activities across the region.

Daniela Petrozzi, Benetti’s Sales Director, said: “Asia is not only a fast-growing market for yachting. It’s also one where design culture and lifestyle aspirations are evolving rapidly.

“With Angel’s deep local expertise and proven commercial acumen, Benetti is ready to strengthen its dialogue with a new generation of yacht owners in the region – those who see yachting as an expression of personality, taste and ambition.”

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