Manfredi Lefebvre, Chairman of Heritage Group and Co-Chair of Abercrombie & Kent, has been appointed Chair-Elect of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). He will formally take over the role in September at the organisation’s Global Summit in Rome (28-30 September 2025).
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| Manfredi Lefebvre |
A resident of Monaco, Lefebvre has been a member of the Council for more than two decades and brings with him over 40 years of experience in the cruise and leisure industries. He is recognised for transforming Silversea Cruises into a global leader before diversifying into investments through his Monaco-based Heritage Group, which is active in biotechnology, medical technologies, energy transition, real estate, IT and premium spirits.
WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson welcomed the announcement: “Manfredi is a powerhouse in our sector. He brings with him decades of experience, and under his stewardship I am sure we will achieve unprecedented success.”
From building Silversea Cruises into a world-class brand to co-chairing luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, Lefebvre’s influence has shaped the modern landscape of global tourism. As Chair-Elect of the WTTC, he will guide the industry at a time when travel continues to outpace wider economic growth.
