A CUTTING-EDGE INVESTMENT FIRM.
Vantage Asset Management specializes in managing wealth across a wide range of asset classes.
Using proprietary models, the fund employs a data-driven, quantitative approach to investing that seeks to generate superior returns while managing risk.
The fund’s investment strategy is built on a foundation of rigorous analysis and modeling that helps its team of experienced investment professionals to make the right choices across a variety of asset classes, includingequities, fixed income/floating rate bonds and derivatives.
By leveraging its proprietary models, the fund is able to quickly identify and capitalize on market trends, while actively managing risk to protect capital. This approach allows the fund to achieve its investment objectives while maintaining low levels of volatility.
The fund’s investment process is characterized by a focus on fundamental research, disciplined risk management, and a commitment to ongoing innovation.
Its investment team is constantly seeking out new data sources and redefining its models to improve investment outcomes and generate superior returns while managing risk in a dynamic and ever-changing market environment.
Overall, the fund offers Its proprietary models and quantitative approach set it apart from traditional investment firms and make it an attractive option for investors seeking a more sophisticated and data-driven approach to investing.
KEY PERSONS
A group of highly specialized professionals, each at the top of their field.
Lorenzo Dolci
Founder & Board Member
Lorenzo, founder of Vantage Capital Fund, is an investment manager specializing in alternative investment vehicles. With a strong background as a data scientist, he studied Statistical and Economic Sciences. Before founding his own fund, he worked as a quant for a hedge fund, gaining deep expertise in quantitative finance and risk modeling. His approach combines analytical rigor with innovative investment strategies.
Giovanni Giuliani
CEO
Giovanni brings over 25 years of international expertise from Zurich Insurance Group (CEO Italy), Generali Insurance Group (Managing Director Investment Management and Real Estate), McKinsey (Senior Partner), spanning offices in Milan, Zurich, and Paris. With strategic leadership in Financial Services, Telecom, and FMCG, he spearheads innovation and growth, orchestrating mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures worldwide like the build- up of BancoPosta Bank and Zurich Bank.
Massimo Ponzellini
Non-executive honorary President
Economist and banker with a distinguished international experience, he has held senior positions in some of the leading Italian and international financial institutions. Among these, he served as Chairman of Banca Popolare di Milano (BPM) and CEO of the European Banking Institute, demonstrating a deep understanding of the banking sector’s dynamics and European economic policies. Today, at Vantage Asset Management, he is the Chairman and advisor for fixed-income strategies, providing valuable support through his extensive experience and strategic vision.
STEFANO PELLEGRINO
Senior Advisor
Over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked from 1995 to 2018 with the Mediobanca Group. Until 2014, he served as Head of Group Banking Shareholdings, with responsibilities in corporate governance, strategic planning, and management control. Throughout his career, he has held various positions on the boards of directors of significant companies, including Compass, CheBanca!, SelmaBipiemme, Creditech, Mediobanca International Luxembourg, Mediobanca Innovation Services, and Ricerca & Studi. From 2014 to 2018, he was the CEO of Spafid. Previously, he worked as a financial analyst at Banca Akros and as a senior auditor at Arthur Andersen.
MATTIA SCABENI
Investment Advisor
Mattia started as a Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager in Swiss financial institutions before joining Generali Group in 2009. He held leadership roles across insurance and investments, gaining deep sector expertise. In 2020, he became CEO of Generali Investments Luxembourg, the investment platform within Generali Investments’ multi-affiliate ecosystem.
Pierluigi Gilibert
Board Member
European Investment Fund Chief Executive since 2014, with a distinguished European investment Bank career, including Director General roles in risk management and EU operations. Extensive experience in credit risk and financial research, spanning divisions and departments. Economist with a background in international finance at Banca Commerciale Italiana.
Matteo Mammi'
Board Member
Senior Executive with more the 20 years' experience in working for international corporations such Sky-Fox, Telecom Italia, IMG-WME and as senior advisors for PE and Investors. He performed C-level roles for several companies from different industries.
Maurizio Mancianti
Senior Advisor
Maurizio Mancianti is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, Professional Partner of Il Sole 24 Ore and a registered publicist journalist. His professional activity focuses on corporate and financial advisory. He has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and General Manager in both public and private companies at national level, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of several banks, including Banca Toscana and Cassa di Risparmio di Trento e Rovereto. He has also held roles as liquidator, chairman, and member of boards of statutory auditors in numerous organizations. Mancianti has taught Project Finance and Real Estate Asset Management as a contract professor at universities in Rome (Sapienza, Tor Vergata, LUISS) and at the University of Florence. He is also active in several professional and cultural associations and serves on the Technical Scientific Committee of UCID National.
Renata Pavlov
Advisor
Senior executive with extensive international experience in both public and private sector and expertise in global relations, business development, corporate affairs and strategic communication. Proficient in six languages. Former chief of staff and spokesperson to the Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy, former C level executive in Fincantieri, Charme fund, Finmeccanica (today's Leonardo), former senior consultant at the OECD.
Marco Boidi
Board Member
Shareholder and senior consultant, Marco has more than 15 years of corporate finance and investment banking.
Stefano Pileri
Head of Operations
Former BNP Paribas Head Relationship Management Luxembourg, Societe Generale Head of South Europe fixed Income sales, Head of Business Development of Royal Bank of Canada.
Paolo Scaravaggi
Head of Investmwnts
Paolo has 25 years career in financial institutions, working for various Helvetic asset managers such as SaxoBank. From 2019 he is our head of derivatives strategies.
