Trained as a lawyer, and an expert in maritime law and port planning and governance, Matteo Paroli previously served as Secretary General of the North Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority, which operates the Ports of Livorno, Piombino, Portoferraio, Capraia, and Rio Marina, and of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority which governs the Ports of Pesaro, Ancona, San Benedetto del Tronto, Pescara and Ortona. During his career, he guided the strategic and operational implementation of key infrastructure and digital transformation projects, with a strong focus on reconciling the international competitiveness of the Italian ports with environmental sustainability.
His appointment ensures continuity and high-level administrative experience in a delicate phase marked by the implementation of a major infrastructure investment programme across the Ligurian ports, comprsing large-scale projects, such as the construction of Genoa’s new open-sea breakwater, and enhanced port-hinterland intermodal integration, funded in part under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
“I undertake this position with a great sense of duty and dedication, in full recognition of the Ports of Genoa’s strategic role as a modern logistics platform serving the local, regional, national and European economy overall,, and with a firm commitment to ensuring transparency, efficiency and close collaboration with all the port stakeholders, both public and private,” stated Commissioner Paroli upon taking office, ready to meet the future challenges posed by the international shipping and supply chain industry.
