Born in Vittorio Veneto, Province of Treviso, Gentilini is a lawyer and has worked as director at the legal bureau of the Cassamarca until his retirement. He has been mayor of Treviso for two consecutive administrations, from 1994[1] to 1998 and 1998 to 2003, with the party of the Northern League. In 2003, Paolo Gobbo was elected mayor; Gentilini became deputy mayor, as current legislation prevents mayors from serving more than two consecutive terms. Gentilini's support was decisive in the victory of Gobbo.
