Pierluigi Martino
Chairman of the Board
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Bocconi University, Carlo started his career in Financial Services joining Fideuram S.p.A. in Milan.
In 1991, he moved to Intereuropa Sim S.p.A. as Head of Sales and Marketing to create the sales division and to develop and manage the financial distribution network at national level. In 1996, he joined Schroders Italy Sim S.p.A in its startup phase, as Commercial Director, to create a third parties nationwide distribution.
In 2000, he was promoted to Country Head and Managing Director of the local entity, bearing responsibility for all the activities performed by Schroders Group in Italy. In addition, he was the Foreign Fund Managers’ representative in Assogestioni, Italian association of asset managers, as Board Member, and in IFI as Executive Board Member.
In 2006, he advanced to Head of Intermediary in Continental Europe & Middle East, whilst maintaining the responsibility as Country Head in Italy and becoming Member of Global Distribution Executive Committee and Member of Global Retail Distribution Committee in London.
In 2009, he was appointed as Country Head and President of Schroder Investment Management (SIM) in Tokyo, being also appointed President of the Board of SIM Japan.
In 2012, he returned to London as Head of the Pan European Distribution and Global Financial Institutions Group. Carlo was also member of the Board of Schroder International Sicav in Luxembourg.
Carlo Trabattoni joined Generali in September 2017, as Head of Generali Investments Partners and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer within the A&WM Business Unit in March 2021.
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Our ecosystem of asset management firms
Generali Investments* is an ecosystem of asset management firms, delivering a portfolio of specialist capabilities across various countries.
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Asset managers and specialists
Countries worldwide for distribution
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Main distribution hub
Source: Generali Investments Holding S.p.A., data as at Q4 2023. Generali Investments is part of the Generali Group, which was established in 1831 in Trieste as Assicurazioni Austro-Italiche. Generali Asset Management S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Generali Real Estate S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio, Infranity, Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners Società di gestione del risparmio, Sycomore Asset Management, Aperture Investors LLC (including Aperture Investors UK Ltd), Lumyna Investments Limited, Plenisfer Investments SGR, are part of Generali Investments, as well as Generali Investments CEE. Please note that the number of countries refers to the number of countries where the different funds of the asset management companies part of Generali Investments are registered for distribution. Please note that not all funds are registered in all the countries and not all the asset management companies are licensed to operate in such countries.
The world of investment is more complex than ever.
That’s why we’ve created Generali Investments: an ecosystem of asset management firms, delivering a portfolio of specialist capabilities.
We take the time to understand what matters most to investors, so we can build solutions that best reflect their needs.
Every firm in our ecosystem is supported by Generali and able to innovate and grow with autonomy. For investors, this means access to highly entrepreneurial firms, with the security of our support.
Our solutions, built from a variety of specialist capabilities, aim to help investors unlock opportunities and generate long-term performance, while being mindful of our impact on the world around us.
In this way, we provide clients access to new investment possibilities that others might miss, and a partner that prioritises their long-term interests.
Generali Investments is part of the Generali Asset & Wealth Management Business Unit which gathers the Group’s main companies operating in asset management and wealth management.
European investment specialist with a global outlook
Generali Asset Management is a European investment specialist, offering a wide range of active funds and bespoke solutions across both public and private markets. Our investment experience is grounded in a solid heritage, with skills that have been developed and honed over time by managing Generali Group assets. We have a strong emphasis on fixed income, complemented by equity and multi-asset capabilities, and underpinned by sizeable in-house research teams. We also offer investors the opportunity to invest in private markets alongside Generali Group, one of the world’s largest asset owners. As responsible stewards of capital, we prioritize responsible investing and ESG integration while aiming to serve the unique needs our clients.
*The company full legal name is Generali Asset Management S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio.
Unconstrained investment strategies with a unique fee model
Aperture* offers unconstrained investment strategies and a unique fee model that aligns fund manager incentives with client performance. The firm charge low, ETF-like fees when performance is at or below stated benchmarks. A performance-linked fee is charged only when returns are generated in excess of a strategy’s benchmark. Their investment teams are therefore compensated primarily on outperformance. Aperture’s highly experienced credit and equity investment teams are based in New York and London.
*The company full legal name is Aperture Investors, LLC.
*Investments involve risks. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and can be misleading. There can be no assurance that an investment objective will be achieved or that there will be a return on capital. You may not get back the amount initially invested.
Liquid alternative UCITS provider
Lumyna* is one of the oldest, largest and most successful Alternative UCITS providers in Europe. The firm brings best-of-breed hedge fund managers to the European market via regulated, liquid and transparent UCITS vehicles. Lumyna is consistently voted as best platform (by HFM in eight of the last nine years and by HFR for the last seven consecutive years**) and is recognised as a leader in the delivery of Alternative UCITS funds.
* The company full legal name is Lumyna Investments Limited
**Every year, the Hedge Funds Review European Performance Awards reward genuine performance, quality and skill within the European hedge fund industry.
Equity and debt real estate investments
Generali Real Estate* are the Generali Group experts in real estate investments, with a strong presence across Europe with about 370 professionals that operate in nine different countries. They invest in all of the steps across the real estate value chain: investment, asset and property management. Their Luxembourg funds range offers efficiency and diversification, and covers the full risk return spectrum from core to development in several sectors.
*The company full legal name is Generali Real Estate S.p.A.
High conviction ESG and SRI investors
Sycomore* offers industry-leading sustainable investments. They are pioneering ESG investors and have actively shaped its development in Europe. The firm focuses on human capital as the main lever to generate high conviction investment ideas, and their responsible investment approach is grounded in unique proprietary ESG research methodology. Sycomore’s fund range offers 16 Article 9 funds under SFDR regulation, and five Article 8 funds.
*The company full legal name is Sycomore Asset Management
Infranity is an asset management company specialising in infrastructure investments. The Company founded by three Managing Partners, Philippe Benaroya, Alban de La Selle and Gilles Lengaigne, as part of a strategic partnership with the Generali Group, is part of Generali Investments ecosystem of asset management firms and currently manages in excess of €7 billion of capital from institutional investors. Infranity's investment solutions leverage the resilience of the asset class and its long-term stable returns, as well as its ability to contribute to sustainable development. The investments address major societal challenges such as the energy transition, green mobility, digital transition and improvements to social infrastructure. This positioning, combined with a high degree of selectivity in the investment process, enables Infranity to generate sustainable value for its clients.
Infranity is part of Generali Investments.
Total return global multi-asset strategies
Plenisfer* are goal-based investors, offering unconstrained, total return, multi-asset strategies. Their ‘New Active’ investment philosophy allocates to strategies rather than asset classes. They focus on identifying idiosyncratic opportunities across a global opportunity set, and do not differentiate between traditional and alternative asset classes. This holistic approach allows the team to build outcome-oriented portfolios. The firm offers UCITS funds, bespoke mandates, and investment consulting.
* The company full legal name is Plenisfer Investments SGR
Investing in the new essential infrastructure that accelerates the transition to net zero
Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners is an investment manager that specialises in greenfield infrastructure equity related to the energy transition, with a focus on clean energy production and enablement. They are trusted by clients to manage capital in a way that contributes to the decarbonisation of the energy system whilst providing an attractive long-term commercial return, with a strong emphasis on delivering value enhancements through the asset lifecycle. Based in Milan and Sydney, the team brings together a wealth of infrastructure equity investment expertise complemented by an industrial background in the energy sector.
*The company full legal name is Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners, Società di gestione del risparmio
Generali Investments Luxembourg* (“GIL”), part of the Generali group, is a Luxembourg based management company authorized under Chapter 15 of the Law of 17 December 2010 relating to Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (UCITS) as well as an Alternative investment fund manager authorized under the Law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investment fund managers. As such, it offers the overall mandatory management company services for both UCITS and AIF products.
As Management Company, GIL manages investments on an international scale leveraging on the experience and professionalism of a team of world-class investment firms, including Generali Group asset management companies and boutiques as well as other major players whose capabilities are available through its fund offerings. GIL’s activities focus on the set-up of investment funds, designing structures and strategies adapted to different situations and investors. GIL’s risk management services are adjusted to the changing market environment while financial professionals supervise the day-to-day activities of the investment vehicle. As a result the investment managers can focus on their priorities while generating growth.
Based in Luxembourg, the largest fund center in Europe and the largest international hub for fund distribution, GIL benefits from an efficient and reliable fund infrastructure. The Management Company offers a wide range of fund structures such as UCITS, real estate funds, SIFs, AIFs and non-UCITS vehicles. In addition, being based in Luxembourg, GIL is regulated by a sophisticated but pragmatic legal and regulatory framework.
*The company full legal name is Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A.
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
GIL Head of Oversight of Delegates – Conducting Officer
GIL Chief Risk Officer – Conducting Officer
GIL Chief Compliance Officer – Conducting Officer
Generali Investments Holding* guarantees a solid framework of services designed to support various asset management activities. Key elements include back office activities, organized to provide maximum efficiency; advanced reporting systems and sophisticated technological infrastructures. The company also acts as a holding company, retaining share capital in the asset management firms of Generali Investments’ ecosystem.
*The company full legal name is Generali Investments Holding S.p.A.
● Gain access to niche investment skills
● Rely on experts selected by Generali Group based on knowledge and talent
● Benefit from long-term attractive opportunities through distinctive investment strategies
● Broadens and diversifies investment solution offer
● Invests in results-centred companies with a strong entrepreneurial drive
● Selects quality partners to maximise returns on investment
● Keep their investment autonomy
● Leverage Generali Group’s strength, capital, customer focus, global reach and brand
● Engage in an ecosystem ensuring consistency in the areas of risk control, audit and compliance
MILLION CUSTOMERS
THOUSAND EMPLOYEES
COUNTRIES
GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUMS
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
AMONG THE TOP 100 LARGEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD ****
*** Source: Generali Group, data as at 31 December 2022.
**** Source: Fortune Global 500 2022.
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