Generali Investments Appoints Chief AI Officer to Advance Artificial Intelligence Strategy
In Short
Ole Jorgensen will oversee the integration of AI capabilities across Generali Investments’ global platform
Milan – Generali Investments announces the appointment of Ole Jorgensen as Chief AI Officer, marking a significant step in the Group’s strategy to accelerate growth and technological advancement through a responsible and coordinated adoption of artificial intelligence across its global investment platform.
In his role, Jorgensen will oversee the integration of AI across Generali Investments’ multi-affiliate asset management platform. He will be responsible for defining and driving a unified AI strategy, ensuring that productivity‑enhancing initiatives are developed collaboratively across affiliates, while maintaining robust risk management and governance standards.
This appointment reflects Generali Investments’ commitment to innovation. It is set to propel the organization forward, as it navigates the accelerating pace of technological change, fostering discipline and collaboration, while maintaining a focus on long‑term value creation.
Woody Bradford, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Generali Investments, said: “The exponential acceleration of artificial intelligence is set to profoundly reshape the investment management industry, and we are embracing this transformation. We are elevating the development of AI capabilities to a strategic priority across our platform, with the ambition to build a robust AI foundation that enhances investment outcomes, operational efficiency, and client service”.
Ole Jorgensen, Chief AI Officer of Generali Investments, said: “Our vision is to embed a shared, synergetic AI approach across our global platform, where technology amplifies human capabilities and cross‑affiliate collaboration drives productivity, performance, and competitive advantage. With the active contribution of our people, we aim to position Generali Investments as a unified, high‑performing organization that is agile and ready to thrive in an AI‑driven future”.
Ole Jorgensen brings deep expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and asset management. Prior to his appointment, he served for 12 years as Director of Research at Global Evolution Asset Management, a Generali Investments affiliate, where he contributed to the company’s growth and led the integration of AI techniques into the investment process. He has also held senior roles at the World Bank and served as Chairman of the United Nations PRI Advisory Committee on ESG in Credit Ratings. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in international macroeconomics and has served as a Professor of Economics. Jorgensen has completed two different strategics AI programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an Executive Program at Singularity University in Silicon Valley.
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