MEDIA

30 May 2022

Global Ports Holding Announces Change In Leadership For Its Gph Italian Cruise Ports

Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, welcomes Mrs. Raffaella Del Prete as its new General Manager for its Italian Cruise Ports – Cagliari, Catania, Crotone and Taranto.

Mrs. Raffaella Del Prete will be taking the helm from Dr. Antonio Di Monte who has served as the General Manager for GPH Italian Cruise Ports Mrs. Raffaella Del Prete will report directly to GPH COO, Mr. Stephen Xuereb.

Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding commented: “I would like to whole heartedly thank Antonio for his endless dedication and commitment to the development and expansion of GPH’s Cruise Ports in Italy. We wish him all the best for the future.”

“On this occasion, I take the opportunity to welcome Mrs. Raffaella Del Prete, who has an extensive knowledge in port management, team building and leadership. With her knowledge and experience she will be a great addition to our team of experts and professionals at GPH. I do look forward to working with her in the next stage of the development of our Italian Ports and network.”

Mrs. Del Prete has an extensive experience in terminal management. She has been serving as the General Manager of Yilport San Cataldo Container Terminal in Taranto Italy since 2019 where she was in charge of all terminal activities which continued operations during the pandemic. Previously she has also worked for APMT Reefer Terminal in Vado, Italy where she has built a high performing and committed team. She has also worked at MSC Crociere – Sorrento Technical HQ, Maersk Line in Genoa and Maersk Sealand in Copenhagen.