FTSE Group (”FTSE”), the award winning global index provider, has appointed Luca Filippa as Managing Director for Italy. The new appointment represents a further step in FTSE’s long term investment in the Italian market, following the launch of the FTSE MIB and of the FTSE Italia series in June 2009, the establishment of the FTSE Milan Office in January 2010 and the launch of further indices earlier this year.
Luca will lead the strategic development of FTSE’s business operations in Italy with responsibility for sales, product development and client services, and will support the technical management and operational quality of FTSE’s Italian indices. As part of our commitment to the Italian market, FTSE is working closely with Borsa Italiana and other market participants, to provide both the Italian market and the global investment community with a range of new and innovative Italian indices, data services and analytical tools.
Donald Keith, Deputy Chief Executive FTSE Group believes “Luca’s appointment is a significant milestone for FTSE and our commitment to the Italian Market. Both his deep knowledge of the Italian market and extensive experience will not only aid investment flows into the market but also benefit the investment community, and increase collaboration with fellow industry participants. We are delighted to have Luca on board”.