George Moutafis

George A. Moutafis was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri Marine Group on July 1, 2025.

George brings a distinguished track record in both the public and private sectors, as he has more than 25 years of executive experience across strategic planning, program management, and industrial restructuring.

His background includes leadership roles in major defense and manufacturing organizations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Beretta USA Corp. He also previously held leadership roles within FMG, contributing to innovation and program execution in support of U.S. Navy programs. 

His experience in defense and naval manufacturing, combined with his international perspective and his proven ability to drive operational and financial management, aligns with the Group’s strategic direction in response to shifting priorities in the broader U.S. institutional and industrial context.

Moutafis earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia University.