FNZ appoints Enrique Sacau as CEO

The appointment strengthens FNZ’s global leadership team and its commitment to serving its customers across the region. The role underlines FNZ’s growing presence in the European market, where the company continues to see significant demand for its market-leading end-to-end wealth management platform.

Enrique comes back to FNZ with a track record of success in leadership roles within and outside the organization. He previously worked as Managing Director for Europe at FNZ from 2014 and drove business development in the region. Since then, he has held leadership positions at Equiniti, where he served as CEO of the digital division, and as CEO at Kneip, where he led a significant transformation program that culminated in the company’s acquisition by Deutsche Börse Group AG.

As part of his role at FNZ, Enrique will focus on customer relationships, new customer acquisition and strategic expansion as FNZ continues to respond to growing customer demand and advance its goal of unlocking wealth in the region.

FNZ manages assets worth €1.4 trillion on behalf of 650 major financial institutions worldwide, with more than 20 offices in continental Europe and clients including AXA, Allianz, Generali, OLB Bank, Swedbank and UBS.

Enrique will officially take office on July 1, 2024.

Commenting on his appointment, Enrique Sacau said: “I am delighted to be joining FNZ again as head of the European business. FNZ is a company with the important purpose of creating wealth and helping everyone, anywhere, on their terms, invest in their future. I’m incredibly excited to rejoin the team and lead our efforts in Europe as we leverage the latest technology to deliver and help customers simplify, automate and innovate.”

“FNZ has a strong track record of transforming the wealth management industry in Europe and I look forward to working with our exceptional colleagues and clients as we chart meaningful paths for future growth.”

Adrian Durham, CEO of FNZ Group, said: “I am delighted to welcome Enrique back to FNZ and as a member of our global leadership team. He is a proven leader and has extensive industry experience working on complex projects and in demanding financial institutions.”

“Enrique is uniquely positioned to lead our European business as we continue to provide an industry-leading service to our existing customers and support our significant growth agenda across the region.”