Executive Management

Executive Management

President
Matteo Paroli

Matteo Paroli, was appointed President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority on 25 July 2025 by Decree No. 177 of the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.

Born in 1969, Matteo Paroli trained as a lawyer, and is an expert in administrative and maritime law, port planning and governance. He commenced his career in public administration and can capitalise upon the wide-ranging experience and professionalism he has gained across the port industry. He has held senior executive positions in Italy’s major Port Authorities, standing out for his ability to combine strategic vision, legal rigour and administrative competence.
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From 2021 to 2025, Matteo Paroli served as Secretary General of the North Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority, which governs the Ports of Livorno, Piombino, Portoferraio, Cavo, Capraia, and Rio Marina.

In his capacity as Secretary General, he carried out the following core activities:

  • Coordination of the implementation of the Three-Year Operational Plan and a range of key strategic planning tools;
  • Management of the execution of infrastructure and environmental projects funded by the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) and EU funds;
  • Promotion of the digitalisation of port procedures, the development of the Port Community System (PCS), and enhanced port-hinterland integration;
  • Direct participation in Port Authority interministerial and international forums on TEN-T projects, sustainable logistics, energy transition, and customs simplification.

Appreciated for his expertise, high sense of public duty and transparent approach, Matteo Paroli is considered one of the leading figures in the Italian port industry. His appointment as Government Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority comes during a delicate phase marked by the implementation of strategic projects such as the construction of the new Genoa open-sea breakwater and the integrated logistic initiatives across the Liguria region.

Secretary General
Tito Vespasiani

Tito Vespasiani was appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority on 31 October 2025 and officially took office in Genoa on 9 December 2025.

Born in 1962, he graduated in Law and boasts a long-established professional background at the helm of a range of major Italian Ports, and wide-ranging experience in public administration.

During the course of his career, Vespasiani has held the position of Secretary General for four 4-year mandates, consolidating his expertise in port governance, firstly in Ancona and subsequently in Bari-Brindisi. Over the years, he has built up a high level of specialisation in public sector budgeting and financial reporting, public procurement processes, port concessions, security and legal counselling.

 

Port Authority
Management Committee

In compliance with Article 9, paragraph 1 of Italian Law no. 84 of 28 January 1994, as amended by Article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 169/2016, the Management Committees of the Italian Sea Port Authorities are composed of:

  • The president of the Port Authority, who presides over the committee and whose vote prevails in the event of a tie vote;
  • A member designated by the region or regions whose territory is included, even partially, in the port authority jurisdiction;
  • A member designated by the mayor of each metropolitan city, whose territory is included, even partially, in the port authority jurisdiction;
  • A member designated by the mayor of each of the municipalities formerly hosting the port authorities henceforth included in the new streamlined Port Authorities, excluding the metropolitan cities' capital municipalities;
  • The maritime director within whose jurisdiction the port governed by the Port Authority is located and, if designated by the latter, the representative of the competent maritime authority in relation to proceedings regarding the ports governed by the Port Authority, with the right to vote limited to only one of the members of the maritime authority and only in relation to questions within its competence.
Matteo Paroli
President of the Port Authority
Giorgio Carozzi
representing
the Liguria Region
Simona Coppola
representing
the Municipality of the Genoa Metropolitan City
Mattia Minuto
representing
the Municipality of Savona
Antonio Ranieri
representing
the Maritime Authority

Port Authority
Board of Auditors

In compliance with Article 11 of Italian Law No. 84/94, as amended by Italian Legislative Decree No. 169/2016, the Board of Auditors accomplishes the tasks outlined by the regulations in force in relation to the functions of the auditor. Specifically, the Board carries out the following functions:

  • Provides a response to official acts of governance;
  • Ascertains the correct keeping of accounts and carries out quarterly cash checks;
  • Draws up the reports for which it is responsible and, in particular, a report on the final account;
  • Reports periodically to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport;
  • Attends the meetings of the Management Committee referred to in Article 9, with the participation of at least one of its members.

The Board of Auditors consists of three full members and three alternate members, appointed by decree of the Minister of Transport and Navigation, from the Register of Official Auditors. A full member, acting as chairman, and an alternate member are appointed on the nomination of the Minister of the Treasury. The term of office for the Board of Auditors is four years.

Full Member acting as President
Start date: 15/11/2021
End date: 14/11/2025
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Alternate Member
Start date: 15/11/2021
End date: 14/11/2025
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Alternate Member
Start date: 15/11/2021
End date: 14/11/2025
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Alternate Member
Start date: 15/11/2021
End date: 14/11/2025
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Alternate Member
Start date: 15/11/2021
End date: 14/11/2025
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