Luca Lepre

About Luca Lepre

Head of Fincantieri Services USA, leading front-end operations and business development for the North American cruise market.With over 20 years of experience in the marine industry, I combine a strong technical background with strategic and commercial leadership, managing complex refit, conversion, and drydock projects for major cruise operators worldwide.Currently responsible for driving growth, execution, and client relationships across key accounts such as Carnival Group, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises, ensuring alignment between U.S. operations and Fincantieri’s engineering and production teams in Italy.My role covers:• Business development and commercial strategy• Project execution and operational delivery• Executive-level client interface• Contracting, cost control, and financial performance• Cross-functional coordination across engineering, procurement, and site teamsI have led multi-million euro projects including vessel conversions, major refits, interior and technical upgrades, as well as drydock planning and execution.Recognized for a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, I focus on delivering results while building strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.

Experience

1. Head of Fincantieri Services Usa

   FINCANTIERI

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• IAL Trieste

  Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

  1998 — 1998

• ITI MALIGNANI CERVIGNANO - SEZ. ELETTRONICA E TELECOMUNICAZIONI

  PERITO ELETTRONICO, ELETTRONICA E TELECOMUNICAZIONI

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Cad 3d Design
• Marine New Building
• Warranty Department
• Project Managing
• Materials Approaching and Purchasing
• After Sales
• Team Management
• Cad
• Elettricisti
• Ingegneria
• Project Planning
• Ingegneria Dei Progetti
• Marittimo
• Cantieristica
• Engineering
• Maritime Operations