Matteo Cominetta

Matteo Cominetta is an experienced economist currently serving as the Head of Macroeconomic Research at Barings since March 2020, where responsibilities include setting the economic research agenda, developing quantitative tools, and leading macro discussions in investment committees. Previous roles include Director at Barings, Senior Economist at the European Central Bank, and Lead Economist at the European Commission, where significant contributions were made in regulatory policy and economic analysis, including systemic risk and securitisation. Matteo's background includes positions at the European Stability Mechanism, HSBC, and UBS Investment Bank, complemented by academic experience as a Teaching Assistant at University College London. Academic credentials include a PhD in Economics from the University of Sussex, and finance-focused degrees from both the University of Sussex and Università Bocconi.