Paolo Silvestri has been appointed as the new head of aviation for Generali Global Corporate and Commercial (GC&C). Alongside his new position, Silvestri will also maintain his current role as head of aviation within the underwriting function of GC&C Italy. He holds over 20 years experience within Generali, where he has carried out a variety of roles including head of airports and manufacturers underwriting and insurance manager. In his new appointment, Silvestri will be responsible for enhancing the development of GC&Cs Aviation portfolio and strengthening customer relations via underwriting excellence. Chrisitian Kanu, CEO of Generali Global Corporate and Commercial, comments: "I am confident that [Silvestri's] appointment will contribute to the execution of our strategic vision for growth and innovation in the aviation sector.”