26 November 2025
Milan, 10 October 2025 – CFA Society Italy has announced the composition of its newly appointed Board of Directors, marking an important milestone in the Society’s continued evolution as a leading voice in the Italian financial community. The renewal reflects a balance between continuity and innovation, ensuring that the Society remains rooted in its core values while embracing new energy and perspectives.
With approximately 600 members, CFA Society Italy represents the national community of investment professionals holding the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation - the most globally recognized certification in the investment industry. The Society is committed to advancing financial literacy, fostering high ethical standards, and promoting excellence in the financial profession, in alignment with the global mission of CFA Institute.
The new Board confirms several key figures who have successfully led the Society in recent years, as well as welcoming several new members:
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Giuliano Palumbo, CFA – President & Communication Chair, Responsible for Global Fixed Income Strategies, Euromobiliare Asset Management SGR
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Matteo Riccardi, CFA, CIPM, CAIA, FDP, FRM – Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Banco BPM Vita
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Michela Aimar, CFA – Vice President & Advocacy Co-Chair, Sustainable Investing Officer, Fondaco SGR
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Giorgio Bortolozzo, CFA, CAIA – Fund Management Challenge Chair, Head of Equity Investments, Arca Fondi SGR
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Fabio Crosignani, CFA – Board Secretary & Membership Chair, Portfolio Manager & ESG Analyst, Eurizon Capital SGR
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Michelangelo Gigante, CFA, FRM – Programming Chair, Head of Execution Desk, Eurizon
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Marin Gueorguiev, CFA – Advocacy Co-Chair, Board Member, FinecoBank
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Anna Paola Marchi, CFA – University & Institutional Outreach Co-Chair, Distribution Director Italy, Federated Hermes
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Gabriele Montalbetti, CFA, CIPM – Board Treasurer, Managing Director, Consultinvest SGR
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Federico Pacileo, CFA – Education & Professional Learning Chair, Director, BlackRock Italy
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Giuseppe Quarto di Palo, CFA – University & Institutional Outreach Co-Chair & Research Challenge Chair, Head of Fixed Income Analysis, BPER – Banca Cesare Ponti
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Andrea Semino, CFA – Board Member, Head of ETF and Index Fund Distribution for Southern Europe, Fidelity Internationa
“The renewal of our Board is a moment of both continuity and fresh perspective,” said Giuliano Palumbo, CFA, President of CFA Society Italy. “Continuity in the values that have always guided our mission - and renewal in the form of a team that brings together experience, diverse backgrounds, and a shared passion for the cultural and professional development of the Italian financial community. I would like to thank the outgoing members for their invaluable contributions and warmly welcome the new colleagues joining us with enthusiasm and a spirit of service.”
With this new Board, CFA Society Italy reaffirms its commitment to fostering dialogue, education, and high professional standards across the investment industry - supporting members at every stage of their career and strengthening its role as a trusted partner for institutions, universities, and society at large.
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