Bessette named Senior VP, Chief Administrative Officer of The St. Paul Cos.

The St. Paul Companies appointed Andy Bessette as senior vice president and chief administrative officer. Bessette will oversee Administrative Services, Corporate Communications, Community Affairs, Government Affairs and Telecommunications. He will report to Jay Fishman, chairman and chief executive officer.

Bessette comes to The St. Paul from Travelers, where he was vice president of corporate real estate and corporate services.