Marco Fiori has taken over as chief executive of Premuda with a view to drive a consolidation agenda and make the Italian shipowner great again.

An eventual listing of the company is also seen as a possibility given Fiori’s previous experience as chief executive of Milan-listed d’Amico International Shipping.

Fiori’s appointment was confirmed today as a replacement for interim boss, Jens Martin Jensen, who will continue to represent private equity owner Pillarstone on the board.