Eurizon has appointed Alain Barthel as its new Head of Sales Switzerland. Based in Zürich, he took up the role on April 1^st. 

Barthel has over 25 years of experience in sales and business development in the Asset Management and Financial industry. He was previously Senior Consultant for Anglo-Swiss Advisors, and Head of Continental Europe at Brandywine Global Investment Management (Franklin Templeton Group).

He has also worked for some of the world's prime asset managers, including UBS AM, Goldman Sachs AM and Morgan Stanley IM, where he held senior sales positions, covering a wide spectrum of client segments. 

«With Alain, we are gaining an experienced industry expert for the very important Swiss market. His in-depth market knowledge, strategic thinking, and partnership approach with clients will play a key role in further strengthening  our local presence», comments Gabriele Miodini, Head of International Business Development at Eurizon Capital SGR.

The Italian asset manager has offices in continental Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France, as well as subsidiaries in Luxembourg, the UK, Eastern Europe and Asia.