Marco Beretta appointed CEO of Sapore di Mare

Marco Beretta has been appointed as the new CEO of D. I. MAR. S. r. l., which operates under the brand Sapore di Mare – Le pescherie d’Italia. The appointment, effective October 12, 2026, follows the May 2026 acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Clessidra Capital Credit SGR.

Beretta brings over twenty years of managerial experience in the retail food, commercial catering, and hospitality sectors. His previous roles include serving as CEO of Spoon Brands and holding leadership positions at KFC Italia, Areas-MyChef, Elior Group, and Expo 2015 S.p.A.

Based in Corridonia, Macerata, Sapore di Mare is a leading Italian operator specializing in frozen seafood products. The company manages a network of over 80 direct and franchised points of sale and reported a turnover of approximately 75 million euros in 2025. In his new role, Beretta will focus on brand growth, business consolidation, improving operational performance, and evolving the customer experience within the retail network.