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Petra Salesny named CEO of Amundi's private markets unit
6 Jul
Summary
- Petra Salesny appointed CEO of Amundi's private markets multi-management business.
- The unit manages over €24bn across private equity, debt, infrastructure, and real estate.
- Salesny previously co-founded Alpha Associates in 2004 and held a chief commercial officer role.
Petra Salesny has been named the new chief executive of Amundi Alpha Associates, Amundi's specialized business unit for private markets multi-management. This division is responsible for managing assets exceeding €24 billion, encompassing diverse sectors such as private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real estate.
Salesny brings extensive experience to this leadership role. She was instrumental in founding Alpha Associates in 2004 and has served as Amundi's chief commercial officer since the firm's acquisition of Alpha Associates in 2024. Prior to these roles, she held positions including chief operations officer at Swiss Life Private Equity Partners and legal advisor within the private equity team at Bank Vontobel.
Amundi, a prominent subsidiary of Crédit Agricole, serves a vast client base and manages over €2.3 trillion in assets. The company has recently implemented several senior management changes, effective from January 1, 2026, impacting its real assets and distribution operations.
