LPA, the capital market technology and advisory firm, today announced the hire of Paolo de Vito as the new Head of Business Development, Italy.

In his role, Paolo will lead the opening of the Italian branch of LPA and be responsible for the business development, strategy, and growth of LPA’s activity in the region. Paolo will be based in Italy and will work to help LPA’s clients to transform and digitise their activity, maximising productivity and ensure regulatory compliance.

Paolo has over 25 years of international experience in the marketing and sales of services and technologies in financial services and investment management. Paolo joins LPA from global fund data provider FE fundinfo, where he was the Head of Business Development in Italy and responsible for business development for the entire product range in Italy and Ticino. He has also held roles at international information and technology providers such as Dow Jones, Bloomberg, and FIDA.

Peter Schurau, CEO of LPA, commented: “LPA has been driving the digitalization of the capital market business for over 20 years, and it’s important that we begin to build our presence in Italy. Paolo’s vast expertise and knowledge of the Italian financial services market will tremendously help to unlock our potential in the region and deliver LPA’s technology and advisory solutions to our clients across the country.”

Commenting on his appointment, Paolo de Vito said: “I am very excited to be heading LPA’s opening of an Italian branch and increasing its presence in the Italian market. LPA is a rapidly growing provider with an expertise in unlocking potential in the financial services industry, and it’s my ambition to bring this expertise to an Italian client base. I look forward to growing a strong team in Italy and providing LPA’s sound financial market knowledge and powerful technology to the Italian market.”