Francesco Zelano

Francesco Zelano is an experienced investment professional currently serving as a Portfolio Manager for Alternative Investments and Direct Private Equity at Generali Investments since April 2018. In addition to this role, Francesco is a Board Observer for multiple firms including BrainBox AI, Bcomp Ltd, and Viridium Gruppe, and holds the position of Dottore Commercialista at the Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili. Francesco's prior experience includes positions at KPMG in Deal Advisory and CapitaLink in Corporate Finance Advisory, as well as project finance roles with Iberdrola Renovables and a summer analyst position at Nomura. Educational credentials include an MSc in Finance from Università Bocconi and a BSc in Economics and Finance from the same institution, complemented by studies at LSE and Keio University.