Kneip names ABN Amro Investment Solutions exec Elisa Alonso Sanz as new CEO

New CEO Appointment:
- Kneip, a Luxembourg-based fund data management and reporting solutions provider, has appointed Elisa Alonso Sanz as its new CEO, effective from 1 July.
Background of Elisa Alonso Sanz:
- Sanz joins Kneip from ABN Amro Investment Solutions (AAIS), where she served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the investment solutions arm for nearly four years.
- She brings extensive experience from her previous roles, including Chief Risk Officer at ABN Amro’s private banking unit and leadership positions at financial services firms such as State Street, Nomura, EY, Euroclear, and BNP Paribas.
Focus on Growth:
- Sanz is tasked with leading Kneip into its “next phase of growth,” leveraging her wealth of experience from the client side to drive the company forward.
Client-Centric Approach:
- Philippe Seyll, Chairman of Kneip, emphasizes Sanz’s experience and expects her to focus on supporting clients and delivering growth opportunities for the firm.
Company Background:
- Founded in 1993, Kneip provides fund data management and reporting solutions to over 10,000 funds in the asset management industry.
- Since March 2022, Kneip has operated as a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, following its acquisition by the German capital markets exchange.