London – The Finanza & Futuro network of financial advisors of Deutsche Bank in Italy has appointed Federico Gerardini as the new Head of the Private Advisory Unit (Pau), the division dedicated to personalized advice for a high-end clientele. Gerardini, who will take over the role starting 1 October 2015, will coordinate and be responsible for the activities and management of the Unit, established in 2014 with other private advisors managing highly specialized portfolios above €40 million, for a net annual income of €5 million. In his new role, Gerardini will report directly to Armando Escalona, CEO of Finanza & Futuro. Gerardini, 39, born in Belluno with a degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University, joined Deutsche Bank in London back in 2000. After four years, he moved to Italy, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in the office of the Chief Operating Officer and of the Chief Country Officer, before heading the department of banking products for small and medium-sized enterprises in 2013. (9Colonne)