Martino Cadoni

Martino Cadoni is a seasoned senior dealmaker, finance leader, NED, and advisor with a stellar international track record in creating value across all stages of growth in public and private markets.

His impressive achievements include leading investor relations and an $800 million equity fundraising at Klarna, a prominent fintech and payments network leveraging AI.

As a skilled M&A dealmaker, Martino has spearheaded over 20 strategic and private equity exits totaling around $20 billion, managing end-to-end deal execution at Klarna and GE Capital with deal sizes ranging from $100 million to $5 billion.

He has demonstrated CFO expertise as the deputy CFO of a $2 billion commercial bank, surpassing targets ahead of schedule. Martino's versatile experience encompasses roles in investor relations, FP&A, treasury, audit, accounting, and tax, graduating from GE's prestigious finance and leadership programs.

Martino Cadoni has led Corporate Finance and Strategic Finance functions at HSBC and Klarna, driving intricate capital allocation, value creation, and restructuring initiatives. A proficient financial modeler and valuation expert with FMVA® accreditation.

With a focus on Fintech, Banking & Payments, Martino has led market research and competitive intelligence efforts at Klarna and HSBC, actively engaged in Klarna's AI acceleration.

A distinguished leader, Martino has managed large teams and complex cross-functional projects across various countries. He is a renowned public speaker and a member of Toastmasters International.

Besides his corporate roles, Martino is an angel investor and strategic advisor in Tech, Fintech, and Sports ventures, cultivating strong relationships with founders, VC investors, private equity funds, investment banks, and sell-side equity research analysts.

Martino Cadoni's strong educational foundation includes programs at prestigious institutions such as Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, London Business School, and Università degli Studi di Cagliari and Corvinus University of Budapest.

Currently serving as a Director at Klarna and a Senior Strategic Advisor at Football Benchmark, Martino's expertise spans industries like Fintech, Payments, Financial Services, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Sports, and technology aimed at enhancing people's health, finances, and education.

His past roles include serving as a Non-Executive Director at CAKE.com and holding key positions at various organizations like HSBC, GE, and Klarna across corporate development, finance, and strategic finance.

Martino Cadoni's breadth of experience, expertise, and leadership make him a valuable asset in the realms of finance, technology, and sports.