Pennsylvania Convention Center Promotes Industry-Leading Event Strategist Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro to Director of Event Services
Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Convention Center today announced the promotion of expert event strategist Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro to Director of Event Services.
Director of Event Services
DiSilvestro, joined the Legends Global team at the Pennsylvania Convention Center as a senior event manager in 2023 and has proven herself to be a highly skilled, client-focused, and results-driven leader. With more than a decade of experience in high-impact event management, venue operations, and brand development, DiSilvestro brings a unique blend of strategic planning, innovative problem-solving, and operational excellence.
As the Director of Event Services, DiSilvestro will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, budget management, and successful execution of events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Additionally, as the head of the event services department, DiSilvestro will lead and mentor a high-performing team of seven event management professionals, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative environment.
“Bella is an invaluable asset to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and has become one of our most trusted points of contact for some of our larger and more complex events,” said John J. McNichol, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA). “Her promotion reflects not only her exceptional performance but also the trust and respect she has earned among colleagues, partners, and clients.”
“Bella’s unwavering commitment to excellence and the customer experience is what distinguishes her from others in the industry,” said Tony Hodgins, regional general manager with Legends Global. “Her ability to seamlessly coordinate logistics, collaborate across departments, partner effectively with union trades, and cultivate strong relationships with clients and vendors has elevated the standard of service we deliver at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and we look forward to seeing the immeasurable contributions she will make in her new role.”
Prior to joining the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Bella successfully led event operations at Xfinitiy Live! and served as general manager with the Cescaphe Event Group at their flagship location, Cescaphe Ballroom.
“I am so grateful for this opportunity and appreciate the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority and Legends Global for believing in my ability to lead our world-class team of event management professionals,” said Bella DiSilvestro, director of event services with Legends Global. “I am excited to continue partnering with our customers to flawlessly execute their events, while also collaborating with team members and other stakeholders to maintain the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s position as an industry-leader and premier event venue of choice.”
About the Pennsylvania Convention Center
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located in Center City Philadelphia at the heart of the city's many cultural offerings and world-class dining and entertainment scene. Managed by Legends Global, the Center is the 14th largest facility in the nation and features one of the largest exhibit spaces and ballrooms in the Northeastern U.S. The meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events hosted by the Center attract attendees from across the country and around the world to Philadelphia, making the facility the largest economic driver of the region’s hospitality industry.
For more information, visit www.paconvention.com.
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