Ferrari to build a future as good as its past with new CEO: Chairman

[September 07, 2018]    AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Under new CEO Louis Camilleri, Ferrari <RACE.MI> is determined to be as successful as it was under his predecessor Sergio Marchionne, the chairman of the Italian supercar maker told a shareholder meeting to approve Camilleri's appointment.

New Ferrari's CEO Louis Carey Camilleri speaks with a technician after the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, Italy September 2, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

"Sergio Marchionne strengthened the foundations of Ferrari, now we can build on that for the future, which will be a bright future," John Elkann said on Friday.

"Under the leadership of Camilleri, Ferrari is determined to build a future that is as good as its past," he added.

Camilleri's appointment won the backing of 98 percent in a shareholder vote.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Writing by Francesca Landini; Editing by Mark Potter)

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