Paolo graduated from the University of Padua as a civil transport engineer. Since 1990, he has held the positions of General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Sole Director of major local and regional public transport companies. Dolomiti Bus SpA in Belluno, ACT in Reggio Emilia, AIM in Vicenza, ATCM in Modena. These are just some of the companies where he has held managerial roles and prestigious positions.