Generali names new group head of mergers & acquisitions

Italian insurer Generali Group has appointed Massimiliano Ottochian as group head of mergers & acquisitions (M&A). He joins from Deutsche Bank.

In his role, Ottochian will be responsible for identifying profitable growth opportunities in the markets and sectors with the highest potential, contributing to the consolidation of the group's leadership in insurance and asset management.

He will report directly to general manager Frédéric de Courtois.

Ottochian has over 20 years of experience in M&A operations at international level. Since 2009 he has served as managing director of the financial institutions department at Deutsche Bank, where he managed coverage for European customers. He has previously held a similar role at UBS.