Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio
Chairman, Silversea Cruises

The Lefebvre family has a long history in shipping that extends back to the 1960s, and includes former ownership of highly respected Sitmar Cruises.
For most of his professional career, Manfredi Lefebvre was charged with overseeing his family's business interests in various parts of the world. In 2001, coinciding with the delivery of Silversea's fourth ship, Silver Whisper, he officially took over as chairman of the company.
Mr. Lefebvre is very engaged in overseeing all aspects of Silversea Cruises. His appreciation for the finer things in life is reflected in the elegant atmosphere and fine service found on board Silversea's fleet of ultra-luxury vessels. He is involved in all facets of the cruise line and travels regularly on the ships to ensure that they continue to meet his guests' discriminating standards.
Mr. Lefebvre was born and raised in Italy. He currently lives in Monte Carlo and maintains homes in Cap Ferrat, South Beach, and Rome.