With a strong background in luxury yachting, Dario advises an international clientele across sales, acquisitions, and charter, bringing a precise, discreet, and clearly advisory approach to each project. He supports clients from the earliest strategic stage through negotiation and final delivery, offering clear market insight, structured guidance, and a consistent level of oversight throughout the entire process. His understanding of the Mediterranean landscape, combined with his ability to operate across complex transactions and work closely with demanding clients, further reinforces the relevance of this appointment within the BARNES Yachting structure and its broader international positioning.
Through this collaboration, BARNES Yachting expands its access to The Italian Sea Group, parent company of Admiral, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti. The group reflects a distinctive architectural approach to yacht design, combining technical innovation, refined execution, and Italian craftsmanship across a portfolio of highly individual vessels. It also strengthens BARNES Yachting's ability to support clients seeking new-build opportunities, semi-custom platforms, or distinctive projects defined by strong identity, advanced engineering, and long-term value positioning across key global markets.
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, two standout opportunities illustrate this momentum: the Picchiotti Gentleman 24, featuring an aluminium hull, timeless lines, and an elegant, understated profile, and the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, a high-performance yacht defined by bold styling and conceived for clients drawn to speed, design, and innovation, with immediate visual impact and strong brand recognition. The shipyard is also progressing the construction of a 100-metre Admiral, scheduled for delivery in 2027, alongside its collaboration with the late Giorgio Armani, involving three Admiral 72 yachts designed in partnership with the Italian designer, further reinforcing the group's positioning at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and innovation.