Senior Management

Massimo Brancaleoni is responsible for driving Kempinski's commercial and revenue growth into the future. In this role, he optimises the synergy between the global commercial and sales teams and revenue departments for the benefit of both the brand and luxury travel partners. He oversees a worldwide team of experts in sales and revenue management.

An Italian national, Massimo brings over 25 years of experience in commercial strategy and planning, global distribution, pricing, revenue management and sales operations. He has a proven track record of leading large teams and developing profitable global commercial strategies. His experience includes various roles at Costa Crociere, ranging from Senior Vice President of Global Sales to opening new markets in Asia and Brand President of a Spanish cruise line.  Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Revenue at Silversea Cruises, where he led the commercial efforts to position Silversea as the largest global player in ultra-luxury and expedition cruising.

Massimo holds degrees from the University of Economics in Genoa and the IESE Business School in Barcelona. Since 2022, he has been a guest lecturer in the Economics of Cruise, Ferry, and Yachting Industries at the Università degli Studi di Genova.