Silversea names new global sales chief

Barbara Biffi has been elevated by Silversea to become senior vice president of global sales.

She takes over from Massimo Brancaleoni, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to the luxury line.

Miami-based Biffi will take responsibility for Silversea’s global sales strategy across all channels.

She first joined the company in 2007 as vice president, strategic marketing, spearheading the brand’s marketing strategy for the launch of its expedition offering in 2008.

Following spells at various luxury travel companies from 2009, Biffi subsequently returned in 2017 as vice president, brand.

Her expertise spans brand strategy, marketing, sales, technology, data analytics, and financial management.

Silversea president Bert Hernandez said: “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.”

Biffi added: “Prioritising 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.”