EFG International is to relaunch its domestic Italian business and has appointed Giorgio Angelo Girelli as the new Head of its Milan branch, effective 01 December 2018, subject to regulatory approval.
With his profound knowledge of the Italian banking sector, Girelli will be responsible for relaunching and further developing EFG’s business with Italian clients. He will report directly to Franco Polloni, Head of Switzerland & Italy Region.
Girelli has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held several executive and Board positions over the past 20 years. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of Banca Intermobiliare n Turin from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a member of the Executive Board of Banca Popolare di Milano from 2014 to 2016. From 2000 to 2012, Girelli served as CEO of Banca Generali and later as Chairman. During this period, he played a leading role in the development of the bank and was also a Board member and Chairman of several companies within the Generali Group.
Girelli started his career in the consulting sector, working first for Arthur Young & Co, followed by Innova Management, and later becoming a partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consulting. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.
Polloni says: ‘‘We are pleased to welcome Giorgio Angelo Girelli to EFG and look forward to benefiting from his vast experience and expertise in the Italian banking industry. We are convinced that he will make a valuable contribution to drive performance and growth in our private banking business in this important market.’’
