Head of Italy

4 giorni fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia Ludgate Search A tempo pieno 60.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

Asset Management Media & Intelligence Platform, Milan

Fast-Growing European Platform | Buy-Side Access | Commercial & Leadership Role

Reports to:
Head of EMEA

Team:
10+ |
Focus:
50% Commercial Growth / 50% Team Leadership

A rapidly expanding European media and intelligence platform serving the asset management industry is strengthening its Italian presence. The business spans content, digital media, research, data and events, with strong influence across the buy side and a growing footprint across key European markets.

Private markets—private equity, private credit, infrastructure, private real estate—are becoming an increasingly important growth engine. Allocations are rising across Italy's private banking, wealth management and institutional segments, driving demand for trusted insights, education, content and high-quality allocator access. This creates major new opportunities for commercial partnerships, events, research and strategic expansion in the Italian market.

Role Overview

The Head of Italy will lead the local business, accelerate commercial performance, and develop a high-performing team. This role requires a senior leader with deep Italian market experience, strong buy-side relationships, and the ability to thrive in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Market Growth

  • Own and execute the Italian commercial strategy.
  • Drive revenue growth across private banks, wealth managers, distributors and institutional investors.
  • Build and strengthen senior relationships across allocator and asset manager networks.
  • Identify and shape new commercial opportunities, including private markets content, events, digital products and partnership solutions.
  • Lead high-impact pitches and strategic account planning.

Leadership & Office Management

  • Lead, review, reshape mentor and develop a 10+ person cross-functional team (sales, client service, marketing support, operations).
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture.
  • Oversee hiring, workforce planning and talent development.
  • Manage local operations, budgets and regulatory alignment.
  • Represent Italy in regional leadership forums and contribute to European strategy.

Skills & Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in the Italian asset management ecosystem.
  • Deep network across distributors, private banks, wealth managers, and/or institutional allocators.
  • Proven track record in revenue growth and senior client relationship management.
  • Experience leading and developing teams (ideally 5+).
  • Strong understanding of distribution channels, mutual funds, private markets trends and market dynamics.
  • Fluent Italian and English.

Personal Qualities

Entrepreneurial
• Commercially Driven
• Strong Senior Presence
• High EQ Relationship-Led
• Strategic & Hands-On
• Thrives in Growth Environments

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or protected characteristic.

  • Head of Communications, Italy

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Meta A tempo pieno 74.000 € - 140.000 € all'ano

    As the Head of Communications for Italy, you will play a pivotal, hands-on role in shaping and executing Meta's communications strategy across the country. You will lead both proactive and reactive communications for the Meta family of apps, collaborating with local and global teams to manage media relations, social-first campaigns, and policy-related press...

  • Head of Communications, Italy

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Meta A tempo pieno

    As the Head of Communications for Italy, you will play a pivotal, hands-on role in shaping and executing Meta's communications strategy across the country. You will lead both proactive and reactive communications for the Meta family of apps, collaborating with local and global teams to manage media relations, social-first campaigns, and policy-related press...

  • Head of Marketing, Italy

    2 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Adobe A tempo pieno 80.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact...

  • Head of Finance

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia La Redoute A tempo pieno

    Do you want a job that matches your ambition and your lifestyle?Read on to discover the profile we're looking for From its beginnings as a wool mill, La Redoute is a French brand that has forged unique relationships with its customers for the past 180 years – yesterday through its catalogue, today on the web. We are a mainly digital player, selling Home...

  • Head Of Market Risk

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia ING A tempo pieno 80.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    Reports to:• Hierarchically: Chief Risk Officer, ING Italy• Functionally: Head of Banking Risk (global level)Job DescriptionFinancial Risk management activities relate to banking risk including Retail activities and Wholesale Banking activities.The risk categories are interest rate risk, funding and liquidity risk, treasury risk and customer behaviour...

  • head of sales italy

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia TREX GmbH & Co. KG A tempo pieno 60.000 € - 80.000 € all'ano

    HEAD OF SALES ITALY (M/F/D)Sede: Lombardia (es. Milano) o Lazio (es. Roma)RUOLO E RESPONSABILITÀ• Responsabile delle prestazioni di vendita complessive e dello sviluppo strategico di TREX.PARTS in Italia.• Coordinamento, supporto e formazione di un team di quattro Area Sales Manager nelle attività quotidiane e nello sviluppo commerciale regionale.•...

  • Head of Communications

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Proterial A tempo pieno 80.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    Location:Milan, Lombardy, ItalyJob ID:R0112005Date Posted: Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Communications & Corporate AffairsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are looking for an experienced, strategically minded communications head with a strong background in communications, public affairs...

  • Head Of Corporate Affairs, Italy

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Alfasigma A tempo pieno 60.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    Location:Italy (Bologna or Milan)Reports to:Chief Communications & Public Affairs OfficerTeams alignment:Member of Communications & Public Affairs Leadership TeamAbout Us:Alfasigma is a privately-held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets...

  • Head of Sales

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Edgewell A tempo pieno 80.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to...

  • Head of Growth

    2 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Jeenka A tempo pieno 80.000 € - 120.000 € all'ano

    About Sensory DesignSensory Design is anAI-driven Innovation Labblending creativity, technology, and human emotion.We create products and experiences where artificial intelligence meets design: fromFeelkits(multisensory experiences) toAlteryon (AI Avatars), our new platform for creating lifelike digital ambassadors.Following the official launch...