SGSS names new CEO and country head in Italy
20 January 2020 Milan
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Societe Generale Securities Services has appointed Roberto Pecora to take on the role of CEO and country head of SGSS S.p.A. (SGSS in Italy), effective since 1 January.
Based in Milan, Pecora will work in alignment with David Abitol, chairperson of the board of directors of SGSS S.p.A., and head of SGSS.
Additionally, Pecora will work in alignment with Alessandro Gumier, head of global banking and investor solutions in Italy, in his new role.
Pecora has replaced Frédéric Barroyer, who was recently appointed as head of group retirement and employee savings within Societe Generale assurances.
Commenting on the appointment, David Abitbol said: “I would like to warmly thank Barroyer for his commitment and his leading role in the expansion of the bank’s securities services activities in Italy.”
Abitbol continued: “Pecora’s long-lasting experience of market activities and deep knowledge of local financial institutions will be key assets to further develop our business in Italy, a strategic market for us, leveraging on our innovation, efficiency and technology capabilities.”
Gumier added: “With his extensive expertise in the Italian market, Pecora will play an important role in helping our clients to meet efficiently their market, regulatory and technological needs through a range of innovative services, as well as in promoting cross-selling within the group and in developing commercial synergies.”
Based in Milan, Pecora will work in alignment with David Abitol, chairperson of the board of directors of SGSS S.p.A., and head of SGSS.
Additionally, Pecora will work in alignment with Alessandro Gumier, head of global banking and investor solutions in Italy, in his new role.
Pecora has replaced Frédéric Barroyer, who was recently appointed as head of group retirement and employee savings within Societe Generale assurances.
Commenting on the appointment, David Abitbol said: “I would like to warmly thank Barroyer for his commitment and his leading role in the expansion of the bank’s securities services activities in Italy.”
Abitbol continued: “Pecora’s long-lasting experience of market activities and deep knowledge of local financial institutions will be key assets to further develop our business in Italy, a strategic market for us, leveraging on our innovation, efficiency and technology capabilities.”
Gumier added: “With his extensive expertise in the Italian market, Pecora will play an important role in helping our clients to meet efficiently their market, regulatory and technological needs through a range of innovative services, as well as in promoting cross-selling within the group and in developing commercial synergies.”
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