Jody Vender, a long-time professional in the Italian financial sector and one of the pioneers of the industry Private equity in Italy he came on board the independent investment bank Intermonte as senior advisor. Vender will especially contribute to the further business development of Investment Banking division of Intermonte, "thanks to its many years of experience and constant collaboration with Italian entrepreneurs and companies" says a note.
“In my career I have always tried to make a strong contribution to growth and internationalization of companies, also through extraordinary transactions” he says Sell . “Intermonte represents an important point of reference on the market for Italian companies and a privileged gateway to the capital market, skills of great value at a time when Italian entrepreneurial excellence needs more than ever to be accompanied and supported in operations aimed at long-term development.”
Investment banking grows double-digit at Intermonte
The division Investment banking of Intermonte, led by Fabio Pigorini, closed the first six months of 2022 with double-digit growth in revenues, determined by the increase in M&A activities, contributing 35% to the group's turnover.
“We are convinced that Vender's entry into the Group will contribute to further consolidating the leadership position that Intermonte holds within the Italian market” says Pigorini. "His vast experience, deep knowledge of the Italian entrepreneurial fabric and his extensive network of relationships in the industrial and financial sector will be a fundamental factor for the future development of the business at the service of our customers"
From Sopaf to Aifi: Vender's long career
Vender, born in Milan since 1950, after graduating in Business Administration, with honors, from the University Bocconi, worked in the research office of the Milan Stock Exchange (1974-1976) and it was teacher appointed in the finance area of the same university (1977-2004). He wrote several Publications of an academic nature on various topics, including private equity, stock market listings, SME financing. In 1978 he founded the SO.PA.F., a financial company listed on the Stock Exchange since 1984 which operates in private equity, corporate finance and the capital market, securities brokerage through PASFIN Securities Sim and real estate through gifim. The company of which Vender was CEO until 2005 was awarded the Budget Oscar in 1990.
He also held the position of Director of the Board in various companies including: Rinaldo Piaggio, Buitoni, Zanussi, Mondadori, Banca Nazionale dell'Agricoltura, ICLE Mediocredito Toscano, Recordati, Retequattro, Sasib, GIM Generale Industrie Metallurgiche, Camfin, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Prelios, Life Care Capital (Spac) and in numerous other unlisted industrial companies.
He was Senior Advisor for Italy for four years (2016-2020). Checkers Capital (Midcap buyout) historic French private equity fund. Vender is also responsible for the birth of the Italian Association of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt (AIFI), of which he was also a member of the board of directors.
Current charges
Today he is Senior Advisor and Chairman of the Private Equity Investment Committee dthe Green Arrow Capital SGR and Senior Advisor and Vice President of Decalia Asset Management SIM.
He also holds the positions of director of CoeClerici, Assiteca and Guber Banca, Vice President of Decalia Asset Management SIM and Sole Director of Jove Invest
Vender is also responsible for the birth of the Italian Association of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt (AIFI), of which he was also a member of the board of directors.
