Coface is announcing two changes in the Mediterranean and Africa region management with the appointments of Ernesto de Martinis as Managing Director for the region. These changes will be effective from 1 July 2024. Ernesto is based in Milan and will report to Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface.

He replaces Cécile Paillard who will continue her career outside the Group. Ernesto joined Coface in 2000 and was appointed Country Manager of Coface Italy in 2012. Under his leadership, Coface Italy has become the largest contributor to Coface's turnover and a strong, profitable, and diversified entity with a leading position in the credit insurance and bonding market.

The development of business information is a new growth area in the Italian market, benefiting from positive momentum. Ernesto objective will be to enable Coface to continue its growth trajectory and to play a key role in the 2024-2027 "Power the core" strategic plan.