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Ferrari North America's Marco Mattiacci Accepts the 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award

The prestigious 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award was presented on April 20, 2012 to Marco Mattiacci, president and CEO of Ferrari North America. Mattiacci received the recognition surrounded by more than 200 automotive executives and suppliers, as well as Ferrari guests, dealers, customers, and enthusiasts at an invitation-only luncheon held at the historic Detroit Athletic Club (DAC).

"Under Marco Mattiacci's leadership, Ferrari has achieved tremendous


Ferrari to hold its top position in the ultra-exclusive, yet increasingly competitive segment of the global luxury automotive industry.

By honoring Mattiacci - the first Italian awarded the Automotive Executive of the Year Award and one of the youngest leaders ever to receive it - Djurovic said the automotive industry is recognizing Ferrari North America's innovative marketing and sharp focus on customer satisfaction, ownership experience, and brand integrity. "Ferrari reminds us all of what we love and cherish about the automotive industry - passion, design, racing, and best-in-class technology," Djurovic said.

momentum in North America," commented Robert Djurovic, DNV Business Assurance's director of automotive services - North America and executive director of the 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award program. "He is recognized today as an emerging leader whose success in sustaining and expanding the culture of one of the world's most significant and exclusive brands is at the heart of his eligibility for this award."

Since taking the helm of Ferrari's North American operations, which includes North, Central, and South America, Marco Mattiacci has grown sales in these markets 20 percent. This impressive growth has allowed


Bob Djruovic   Automotive Executive of the Year Award Director  The Automotive Executive of the Year Award nominating committee includes industry media, analysts, and automotive supplier CEOs. DNV has been the main corporate sponsor of the award program for the past several years.

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