Silversea names Barbara Biffi as SVP, global sales

Silversea has appointedd Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice-president, global sales, effective immediately.

Since first joining the company in 2007, Biffi has held various positions at Silversea, gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests, and the company’s strategic goals. Set to relocate to Miami, Biffi takes responsibility for Silversea’s global sales strategy across all channels from Massimo Brancaleoni, who, having strengthened the company’s industry-leading position, departs to pursue other opportunities. 

“I congratulate Barbara Biffi on her new role as Silversea’s senior vice-president, global sales,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “Having first joined Silversea almost two decades ago, Biffi’s knowledge of our brand is unequaled, much like her drive to exceed our guests’ expectations and her commitment to delivering on the needs of our valued travel advisor community. Barbara perfectly speaks to the values that I envisage for this brand. I thank Massimo Brancaleoni for his invaluable contribution, which has facilitated our growth and helped to strengthen our position as the category leader.”  

“It’s an honour to have been appointed as Silversea’s senior vice president, global sales,” said Barbara Biffi. “Prioritizing our partnerships with our valued travel advisors, I will work to enhance the seamlessness of our trade business operations. I am committed to consolidating Silversea’s position as the ultra-luxury and expedition travel brand of choice for our travel advisor community.”