Based in Barings’ Milan office, Vincenzo will be responsible for leading Barings’ distribution strategy across Italy, Spain and Monaco, working closely with institutional, intermediary and wealth clients across the region. His appointment reflects Barings’ continued investment in Southern Europe and commitment to delivering the breadth of the firm’s capabilities to clients across the region.

In his new role, Vincenzo will work closely with colleagues across Barings’ Global Client Group and investment teams to support growth across Southern Europe. He will play a key role in deepening client relationships, broadening access to Barings’ investment capabilities across public and private markets, and further strengthening the firm’s presence in Italy, Spain and Monaco. He will also support Barings’ focus on expanding its wealth business across the region, an increasingly important area of growth globally.

Vincenzo brings more than 20 years of experience across asset management and financial markets. He joins from Amundi, where he most recently served as Head of Alternative & Real Assets Sales – Italy, with responsibility for fundraising across private equity, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and liquid alternatives. Prior to Amundi, Vincenzo held senior leadership positions at Lyxor Asset Management and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, where he built extensive experience across alternatives, ETFs, structured solutions and institutional and wealth distribution.

Alex Harley, Managing Director, Co-Head of Europe, Global Client Group at Barings, said:
"Southern Europe remains a strategically important market for Barings, and Vincenzo’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to the region. He brings deep market knowledge, extensive client relationships and broad experience across public and private markets. We are delighted to welcome him to Barings and look forward to the role he will play in strengthening our presence across Italy, Spain and Monaco."

Vincenzo Saccente, Head of Southern Europe, Global Client Group at Barings, said:
"Barings has built a strong reputation as one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, supported by deep investment expertise and a truly global platform. I am excited to join the firm and look forward to working with clients across Southern Europe, helping them access the breadth of Barings’ capabilities while supporting their long-term investment objectives."

About Barings
Barings is a $502 billion* global alternative asset manager that partners with institutional, insurance and wealth clients and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual with a minority investment from MS&AD, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across credit, real assets, capital solutions and emerging markets.

*As of June 30, 2026

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