Michele Quinto

Head of Distribution and Branch Manager for Italy since 1 October 2019, Michele Quinto is responsible for leading the development of the company's global business in Italy with oversight of all business lines and distribution channels.

Mr. Quinto joined Franklin Templeton in May 2014 leading a sales team with the responsibility to develop strategic business and distributing investment management solutions to all Retail channels in Italy.

Previously he gained significant experience in the asset management industry working for both national and international companies. He worked as Head of Web Marketing in Eptafund SGR and Marketing Manager in Sanpaolo Asset Management SGR. In 2006, he became Senior Sales Manager at Fidelity International Limited and worked as Regional Director and Head of Sales in Russell Investments.

Mr. Quinto holds a Master in Business Administration from Politecnico of Milan and a Degree in Economics from Universita Commerciale G. D'Annunzio of Pescara.