Business Team

Our Client Relations and Business Development teams play the crucial role of maintaining strong, transparent relationships with clients and investors every day, ensuring constant support and up to date information from local offices and worldwide.

Alex Lasagna

Deputy CEO

Alex is the Deputy CEO of Algebris Investments, where he is in charge of the Business Development strategy and the middle-back office functions at global level.

He built his career in asset and wealth management, first at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and later at Schroders. Before joining Algebris, together with other partners, he launched an independent asset management company in Italy, IN Alternative.

Alex is Anglo-Italian and grew up between Italy and the UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Monetary Economics from the London School of Economics and a master’s degree in international relations & International Economics from Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies in Washington D.C. After his return to Italy, he also obtained a degree in Political Science from La Sapienza University in Rome.

Client Relations

Katie Ryan

Client Relations Associate

Katie joined Algebris in 2023 to support the Client Relations team.

She is a recent graduate with a MSc in Finance (Investment and Asset Management) from University College Cork.
She also holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick, where she majored in Economics and Finance and minored in Globalization.
Katie joins us from Alter Domus where she has been working as a Private Debt Analyst.

Outside of work Katie enjoys the outdoors, travelling and experiencing new cultures, as well as playing Camogie.

Giuseppe Carriere della Giusta

Client Relations Associate

Giuseppe joined Algebris in 2023 to support the Client Relations Team.

Giuseppe is a recent graduate with an MScs in International Finance from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics. He also holds a Bachelor in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University.

During his studies, Giuseppe gained experience in Private Equity at DeA Capital and in financial services, through projects on ESG transition and banks regulatory framework at PwC Italy.

Italian national, Giuseppe earned his IB from the British School of Milan and is also fluent in Spanish, as he attended an exchange semester at Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo. Outside of work he enjoys backpacking, volunteering, and playing football and tennis.

Iliyana Tsankova

Head of Client Relations

Iliyana joined Algebris in 2016 and is currently Head of Client Relations. She works closely with the Business Development team to enable the growth of Algebris’ distribution network and product offering, while supporting existing investors, platforms and distributors globally. Before Algebris, Iliyana worked for Morgan Stanley as an analyst for the UCITS funds platform FundLogic.

Iliyana is a CFA charter holder and has an MSc in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics. In addition, she holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and BA in Business Administration from the American University in Bulgaria.

Outside of work, Iliyana enjoys travelling, yoga and hiking. She lives in London with her partner and daughter.

Lilla Szasz

Client Relations Senior Associate

Lilla joined Algebris in 2021 to support the Client Relations team.

Prior to joining Algebris, Lilla worked for CACEIS Bank in Luxembourg as an Investor Services Officer and beforehand at BlackRock in Budapest as a Client Experience Senior Associate. She started her career at KPMG in 2014.

She graduated in International Economy and Business at the Corvinus University of Budapest and holds an Msc in International Management (CEMS) with an exchange at HEC Paris.

She speaks English, Italian, French and Hungarian. In her free time, she enjoys doing ballet and discovering new places.

Magdalene Lim

Client Relations Senior Associate

Magdalene joined Algebris in 2023 to support our business in Asia ex-Japan from the Singapore office. Her responsibilities include supporting the Business Development Mangers/Directors for Asia in the sales/fundraising process and client relations & client servicing for existing investors.

Magdalene brings with her more than 14 years of significant experience in both institutional and intermediary client servicing. Prior to Algebris, she worked for Schroders and beforehand she spent 7 years at abrdn as a Client Service Manager where she covered the institutional and intermediary client relationship management for Southeast Asia and Korea. Previously she was a Sales & Marketing Support Specialist at Natixis AM, focusing on institutional clients for Asia Pacific ex Japan.

She holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.

Outside of work, Magdalene loves travelling (especially road trips), good food and music.

Niamh Gleeson

Head of Distribution, Ireland

Niamh joined Algebris as the Designated Person for Distribution (Ireland) in 2020. Niamh has over 20 years of experience in Asset Management, working in Ireland and Bermuda with UCITS and AIFs from a range of domiciles and investment strategies.

Most recently, Niamh worked as a senior member of the Outsourcing Control Team with Amundi (Ireland), responsible for oversight and support of international proprietary and third-party services providers to the management company; managing any regulatory, operational and product initiatives impacting those services. Previously, Niamh held positions in Business Development & Investor Relations at Pioneer Investments, BNY Mellon and JP Morgan.

Niamh holds a BA (Hons) Degree in European Studies from University College Cork.  Niamh is based in Dublin and in her free time enjoys road biking, hiking and yoga.

Pauric Donnelly

Client Relations Associate

Pauric joined Algebris in 2022 to support the Client Relations team.

Prior to joining Algebris, Pauric worked at Citco as part of the Client Integration Relations Team, onboarding and maintaining relationships with large Hedge Funds and Private Equity firms.

Pauric holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from Queens University Belfast.

In his free time, Pauric enjoys most sports but in particular Golf and Football. He also has a passion for fitness and holds a certification in Personal Training.

Sanjhali Agarwal

Client Relations Senior Associate

Sanjhali joined Algebris in 2020 to help support the Client Relations team.

Prior to joining Algebris, she worked for BlackRock as an analyst where she was responsible for the production of due diligence questionnaires for institutional clients.

Sanjhali completed her MBA in International Business and B.Tech in Computer Science from Amity University, India.

In her free time, Sanjhali enjoys meditating and spending time with her family.

Susan Spagnolini

Client Relations Senior Associate

Susan joined Algebris Client Relations team in 2016. She currently oversees and coordinates client servicing efforts for Italian investors, ensuring seamless communication and support within Algebris.

Susan obtained her MSc in Management and Strategy from the London School of Economics. In addition, she holds a BA (Hons) in International Economics, Management and Finance from Bocconi University.

During her studies, Susan participated in volunteering projects involving underprivileged children in Italy and the UK. She was classically trained in ballet for 15 years following the method of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Teresa Maiello

Client Relations Senior Associate

Teresa joined Algebris in 2024, supporting the Client Relations team.

Previously she worked in Quaestio Capital SGR, where she was in charge of Client Service for both retail and institutional clients.
She also gained experience in Fund Distribution and Fund Administration of UCITS funds at Caceis, StateStreet Bank and BNP Paribas Securities Services.

Teresa holds a degree in Economics & Finance from Bocconi University.
Great passionate about travelling, sailing and nature, she volunteers at a dog rescue centre in her spare time.

Yuko Takenaka

Client Relations Analyst

Marketing and Communication

Andrea Molteni

Marketing and Design Manager

Andrea joined Algebris in 2021. He oversees visual design, digital marketing, advertising and overall design activities globally. He supports Algebris’ growth by crafting the brand’s messages to best communicate with stakeholders and distribution channels.

Since 2013, he has held positions as Communication Designer for several companies, including three years as a teacher at Scuola Mohole in Milan, where he held movie design and film-making courses.

He holds a MSc in Communication Design from Politecnico in Milan.

He enjoys swimming, reading, and spending time with his daughter.

Daniela Spataro

Junior Marketing Designer

Daniela joined Algebris in 2024 and works within the marketing team as a Junior Marketing Designer, helping develop and implement design strategies that support marketing campaigns.

Prior to this she worked as a Graphic Designer for retail companies based in the UK, helping the team with digital and print graphics.

Daniela’s holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Visual Communication from Leeds Arts University.

Simonetta Tumino

Marketing Associate

Simonetta joined Algebris in 2022 as an intern and is now Junior Marketing Associate, supporting the team in communication and marketing initiatives.

She holds a Master’s degree in Markets and Business Strategies and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Management from Catholic University of Milan.

Simonetta loves travelling and is passionate about dancing, swimming and pilates.

Marta Pizzamiglio

Marketing Manager

Marta joined Algebris’ Marketing team in 2020. She currently oversees the brand positioning and communication strategy globally, being responsible for media relations and client events.

Prior to joining Algebris, Marta worked at Boston Consulting Group in their Milan Marketing team, supervising the organisation of events throughout Italy.

She holds an MA in International Business from the University of Greenwich and a BA in Foreign Languages and International Relations from Università Cattolica in Milan.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking and yoga, and she is also very passionate about travelling and reading.