Alberto Fontana
About Alberto Fontana
Alberto Fontana serves as the Executive Director for Ultra High Net Worth Clients at UBS, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong educational background in finance and wealth management, with experience in private equity, IPOs, and real estate funds.
Work at UBS
Alberto Fontana has held multiple positions at UBS since 2006. He currently serves as the Executive Director for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Clients, a role he has occupied since 2015 in the Modena Area, Italy. Prior to this, he worked as a Director and Mid Market Client Manager for 18 years. Additionally, he has been an Executive Director for Mid Market CA since 2013. His tenure at UBS includes participation in the UBS Wealth Management Master program, recognizing him as one of the best performing individuals globally within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alberto Fontana has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at the London Business School, focusing on Portfolio Management and Investment Management, completing this program in 2003. He also earned a Master's Degree in Wealth Management from UBS Master Wealth Management University in Rochester Bern, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. His undergraduate education includes a Laurea in Finanza Aziendale from Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, completed from 1991 to 1996, and a scientific high school diploma from Liceo Scientifico Manfredo Fanti Carpi.
Background
Alberto Fontana's professional journey includes co-founding a hedge fund in London that focused on global macro strategies and hedging major global indexes with options. He has extensive experience in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Real Estate Listed Funds, with specific deal details available upon request. His international exposure includes participating in the ERASMUS program at Uppsala University in 1993, where he studied Business Management.
Achievements
Alberto Fontana has been recognized for his performance at UBS, being selected as one of the best performing individuals globally. This achievement led to his participation in the UBS Wealth Management Master program, which is reserved for top talents within the organization. His role involves scouting targets across various industries to align with Private Equity funds and Venture Capital requirements, showcasing his strategic capabilities in wealth management.
M&A Activities
Alberto Fontana is directly involved with UBS's Investment Management Headquarters in London and Zurich, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. His extensive experience in this area contributes to the firm's strategic initiatives and investment opportunities, further enhancing his profile within the wealth management sector.