Italian artificial intelligence provider Axyon AI has appointed Francesca Campanelli to the new role of chief commercial officer.
Campanelli has over two decades of industry experience, having begun her career as a portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investor. She has also held roles at BlackRock and Muzinich & Co.
Prior to joining Axyon AI, Campanelli was head of product development at Quaestio Capital Management.
She said: “This is a challenging time for the investment industry and with current market fluctuations, asset managers need solutions that can mitigate downside risk and create stronger investment strategies.”
Axyon AI, based in Modena, uses deep learning to aid asset managers deliver “more efficient” investment products.
Chief executive Daniele Grassi welcomed Campanelli on board, and highlighted how “her deep knowledge of asset management will provide unique insights” into the challenges the industry faces.
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