European asset manager Generali Asset Management, part of Generali Investments, has proposed the appointment of Russell Büsst as chief executive officer and Filippo Casagrande as general manager, as part of changes aimed at strengthening its leadership structure.
The proposals, put forward by the firm’s nomination committee, remain subject to approvals and are expected to take effect following the end of current CEO Bruno Servant’s mandate in April 2026.
The newly created general manager role is intended to reinforce the executive structure of the business and increase focus on global third-party institutional and pension clients.
Büsst currently serves as CEO and chief investment officer for the European operations of Conning, part of Generali Investments. In his role, he oversees corporate governance, portfolio management and investment strategy.
His proposed appointment is aimed at supporting the firm’s strategy to expand its reach among global institutional clients, particularly within insurance and pension asset management.
Casagrande, who will take on the newly created general manager role, is currently chief of investments at Generali Investments and has served as chair of Generali Investments Luxembourg since March 2025. He joined the firm in 2009 and has held a number of senior roles within the investment function, contributing to the development of investment strategies and asset allocation oversight.
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Woody Bradford, Generali Investments’ CEO and general manager, commented: “2025 was a very positive year for GenAM. In the context of a volatile market environment, the company delivered solid and resilient results, supported by consistently strong investment performance and sustained commercial momentum, with record levels of institutional mandates and continued strong client engagement.
Russell and Filippo bring outstanding profiles and highly complementary expertise, and both have a deep understanding of our platform’s growth strategy and the evolving needs of our clients. Their proposed appointments, together with this organisational change, reflect our commitment to continue advancing GenAM’s strategic trajectory and taking its success to the next level.
As we approach the conclusion of his mandate, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Bruno for his leadership, for the significant achievements delivered during his tenure, and for the strong foundations he has established for GenAM’s future development.”
