Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset manager, today announced the appointment of Massimiliano Grillo as sales director for Italy with the aim of developing the group’s activities in both capital markets and private markets strategies.
Grillo, who will be based in Milan, brings to the team an in-depth knowledge of the Italian financial sector, as well as an established network with direct access to the market and its clients.
Before joining Tikehau Capital, he served as sales director for Italy at Algebris Investments from 2020 to 2023.
Prior to this, he spent 10 years as a financial advisory distribution manager at Franklin Templeton.
Grillo started his career in 2007 at AXA Investment Managers within the commercial support team. He holds a Master's Degree in Economics and Business Law from Bocconi University in Milan and a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Markets and Institutions from the same university.
Frédéric Giovansili, deputy CEO of Tikehau Capital and Vincent Archimbaud, head of wholesale sales Europe at Tikehau Capital said: 'The appointment of Massimiliano Grillo reaffirms Tikehau Capital's dedication to consolidating our local investors footprint and enhancing Tikehau Capital's reach across capital market strategies and private markets.
'With his extensive expertise acquired from reputable institutions in the sector and a well-established network, Massimiliano will play a pivotal role in advancing these objectives. His contribution will be instrumental in delivering innovative and tailored solutions that provide tangible added value to our clients.'
