With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, Micaela Forelli has been a key player in M&G Investments’ international expansion. Micaela joined M&G in 2001 and was appointed Distribution Director of M&G International Investments in 2018 and CEO, Europe of Asset Management operations in 2023.
In her role, Micaela oversees a regional team of more than 200 professionals across Distribution, Investments, Operations and Corporate functions responsible for over €135bn of Assets under Management.
Micaela is CSSF Authorised Conducting Officer and Senior Executive Director of the Luxembourg Investment Management company and Alternative Fund Boards. Micaela is also FINMA approved Chairman of M&G International Investments Switzerland AG.
In her previous roles, Micaela led European Distribution and built M&G’s Global Financial Institutions practice working with clients in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas, since 2010 and building strategic, long-term partnerships with major international distributors of mutual funds, long-term savings, wealth management, investment and life wrapped products. Micaela also acted as Managing Director of Switzerland, a key market for M&G, and M&G’s Sales Director for Italy. In previous roles, Micaela also worked as Italian Sales Director for Fidelity Investments.
A respected voice in the industry, Micaela has recently been appointed Vice-President of the European Asset Management Association (EFAMA) and actively contributes to the development of the financial services sector, as an active member of several industry associations and a contributor to high profile industry events.
Micaela holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bocconi University in Milan & is an INSEAD certified International Director.
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