Alberto Albano
About Alberto Albano
Alberto Albano serves as the Industry Director and Head of Financial Services at Medallia, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies, he has developed strong analytical skills and a focus on building long-lasting relationships with clients.
Current Role at Medallia
Alberto Albano serves as the Industry Director and Head of Financial Services at Medallia, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Milano and has been instrumental in leading the financial services sector within the organization. In addition to this role, he also functions as the Sales Director for Italy, a position he has occupied since 2018. His dual roles at Medallia highlight his expertise in both industry leadership and sales management.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Medallia, Alberto Albano accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Qlik as an Account Executive focusing on the Banking and Insurance market from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive at Exalead, a Dassault Systèmes Company, from 2011 to 2014. His background includes significant roles at IBM Italia, where he served in various sales capacities from 2001 to 2008, contributing to his deep understanding of the industry.
Educational Background
Alberto Albano holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi', where he studied Economics from 1997 to 2001. He also completed his secondary education at Liceo Scientifico, achieving a diploma. Additionally, he participated in the X-SELLerate Sales Mastery Class at Northeastern University, which focused on advanced selling and relationship training.
Skills and Expertise
Alberto possesses strong analytical skills that enhance his effectiveness as a trusted advisor in challenging situations and competitive environments. He emphasizes building long-lasting relationships with customers and partners across various organizational levels, including C-Level executives and IT departments. His ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across different hierarchical layers of complex enterprises is a key aspect of his professional approach.
Career Timeline
Alberto Albano's career spans over two decades in the technology and financial services sectors. He began his professional journey at IBM Italia, where he worked in various sales roles from 2001 to 2008. He then held positions at Micro Focus, Informatica, and Qlik before joining Medallia. His career reflects a progressive trajectory through key roles that have shaped his expertise in sales and industry leadership.