With more than two decades of experience in the nautical and maritime industry, I have built my career supporting high-performance teams behind the scenes. My background includes participation in two America’s Cup editions in operations and logistics, coordination within an R&D department at a composite rigging company, and several years managing yacht logistics. As Business and Operations Support, I’m responsible for all aspects of the office environment that fall outside the technical scope. My goal is to keep things organized and running smoothly, simplifying day-to-day operations so the team can focus fully on innovation and performance.
Business and Operations Support
During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform, the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.
BMW Oracle Racing
America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering
In 2021, Caponnetto Hueber led the CFD, foil design, and hydrodynamic engineering for the AC75 of Luna Rossa Challenge, the eventual Prada Cup winner. We deployed multiscale CFD and aero-hydro coupling to ensure optimum lift and control. Rapid iteration delivered performance gains under tight competition timelines.
Luna Rossa Challenge
Racing Concept / CFD / Foil Design