The Power of Yacht Interiors. Accelerating innovation through industry collaboration and shared material intelligence
Sustainability and innovation in yacht interiors depend on decisions made by a wide range of stakeholders, from owners’ representatives and designers to shipyards, contractors and suppliers. Yet these decisions are often taken using fragmented information, with technical, environmental, certification and procurement considerations not always aligned across the value chain.
This panel brings together leading voices from across the yacht interiors sector, representing shipbuilding, design, interior contracting, owner representation and specialist supply.
Moderated by Clarissa Androsoni, Founder of Smart Interiors Horizon and CA Consulting, and Business Development Director at Winkels Yacht Interior, the panel features Paris Baloumis, Director of Strategic Alliances at Oceanco; Sébastien Gey, CEO of Zuretti Design; Christian Bollinger, CEO of LIST General Contractor; Eleonora Pitasso, Founder and CEO of The Wayve; and Paolo Foglizzo, CEO of Foglizzo Leather.
Audience engagement will be facilitated by Rebecca Gabbi, Co-Founder of Smart Interiors Horizon, Strategic Luxury Consultant and Vice President at Lexden Luxe. Additional perspectives on certification and environmental performance will be provided by Matteo Magherini, Head of the North Europe Yachting Centre at RINA, and Hanna Dabrowska, Technical Director at the Water Revolution Foundation. A further design contribution from Diego Amadei of Amadei & Collett Ltd is confirmed.
This interactive session explores how stronger collaboration and shared material intelligence can help bridge those gaps. Drawing on insights from the Smart Interiors Horizon Industry Workshop and industry-wide collaboration initiatives, the discussion will examine where information, expectations and responsibilities currently disconnect, and what is needed to enable better-informed decisions earlier in the process.
A key highlight will be the official presentation of the updated SIH Material Library, a practical industry resource designed to provide a common starting point for material selection and evaluation. Through expert perspectives, audience participation and live polling, the session will identify practical actions that can help turn sustainable ambition into implemented solutions across yacht-interior projects.
Moderator : Clarissa Androsoni
Speakers
Born and raised by the Ocean, Sébastien Gey has been an avid sailor since childhood.
Originally trained as an architect, he later expanded his expertise by earning a degree in Naval Architecture.
Fifteen years ago, he joined François Zuretti at his prestigious yacht interior design studio.
Today, as CEO and co-owner, Sébastien has grown the firm to 60 employees while honoring its 40-year legacy of excellence in luxury yacht design.
Steering the studio into a new era, he has introduced innovative processes and a fresh vision tailored to a new generation of clients, addressing contemporary challenges in usage, lifestyle, identity, and sustainability.
Clarissa Androsoni is an accomplished business development leader and strategist in the superyacht interiors sector. Based in Hamburg, she serves as Business Development Director at Winkels Yacht Interiors, a division of Winkels Interior Design Exhibition GmbH, where she bridges shipyards, designers, and owner representatives across Europe. With over fifteen years of international experience spanning technical outfitting, production management, and client relations, Clarissa is known for her ability to merge German precision with Italian creativity and a forward-thinking commercial mindset.
She is the founder of the Smart Interiors Horizon (SIH) committee under the Water Revolution Foundation, driving sustainability and innovation in yacht and luxury interiors through research, partnerships, and education. Beyond her corporate role, she also founded Clarissa Androsoni Consulting, advising shipyards and interior stakeholders on complex projects and sustainable value creation.
Clarissa’s work sits at the intersection of design, manufacturing, interior processes, and strategy. Her current projects include developing multi-stakeholder initiatives for circular interiors and launching new ventures in sustainable owner-supply products. Highly active on the international yacht circuit, she combines deep technical understanding with an entrepreneurial vision dedicated to shaping a more conscious future for luxury craftsmanship.