Carlotta de Franceschi

Carlotta de Franceschi is a prominent financial executive currently serving as the Managing Director at HPS Investment Partners, LLC, a role she has held since July 2018. Based in London, she has established herself as a significant figure in the investment sector, particularly in private equity and corporate finance.12

Professional Background

• Action Institute: Carlotta is the President and Founder of the Action Institute, an independent think tank established in 2012 that focuses on policy recommendations in various sectors including financial services, technology, healthcare, and education. Under her leadership, the institute has become one of the top 100 most influential think tanks in Europe and the leading one in Italy, according to the University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute global ranking.1

• Previous Roles:

  • ARCA Fondi SGR: Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee since April 2017.
  • Banca SISTEMA: Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of the Appointment Committee since 2015.
  • IRCCS Centro di Riferimento Oncologico: Served as Chairman of the Board from September 2015 to December 2018.
  • Credit Suisse: Held several senior positions from 2007 to 2012, including Head of Banks and Government for Italy.1

Education

Carlotta de Franceschi is an alumna of Harvard Business School, where she likely honed her skills in finance and management, contributing to her extensive career in high-stakes financial environments.1

Skills and Expertise

Her expertise spans various areas including:

• Private Equity
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• Emerging Markets
• Investment Banking.13

Carlotta de Franceschi's career reflects a strong commitment to leadership in finance and policy development, making her a key player in both the investment community and think tank sector.