AZ Sestante taps Saliba as senior portfolio manager

Binaya Dahal

Journalist

14 July 2026

AZ Sestante, the investment consulting arm of $187 billion Italian asset manager Azimut Group, has announced the appointment of Paul Saliba as Senior Portfolio Manager.

Saliba, who boasts more than two decades of experience across investment management, portfolio construction and equity research, served as Sector Head Equities and Fixed Income at SQM Research for the past three years.

Prior to joining the research house, he held senior investment positions at AMP and Insignia Financial. AZ Sestante said on Monday that Saliba will report to the firm’s Chairman and Director, Massimo Guiati, in his new role.

“We are excited to have Paul join our team as we expand and strengthen our offer to financial advice businesses and their clients,” Guiati said.

“This year marks AZ Sesante’s tenth anniversary, and, over the past decade, the advice landscape has changed significantly requiring investment consultants to continuously evolve and innovate to meet the increasing needs of advisers and their clients.

“Paul’s extensive experience managing portfolios across multiple asset classes and working closely with advice businesses and investment committees positions us strongly to continue delivering high-quality, bespoke investment and managed account solutions to our clients.”

Saliba said AZ Sestante’s reputation for high-quality investment solutions backed by disciplined governance and client-focused service attracted him to the business.

“I am passionate about helping advisers construct better portfolios through rigorous research, strategic asset allocation and robust investment governance,” he said.

“I look forward to working with the talented team at AZ Sestante to further enhance the group’s capabilities and continue delivering outstanding outcomes for advisers and investors.”

The appointment follows the addition of Vilma Attanasio to the position of Director of Sales and Distribution earlier this year. Attanasio leads the firm’s distribution strategy, with responsibility for expanding national partnerships and driving growth.