Sandro Barbato is a specialist in tailored corporate governance and strategic shareholder engagement, bridging the gap between listed companies and institutional investors. With over a decade of experience in capital markets, he provides boards and Investor Relations teams with the expertise, experience, and data-backed insights required to successfully navigate high-stakes governance challenges and Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

Prior to joining Alliance Advisors in early 2023, Sandro held senior roles at S&P Global, IHS Markit and Morrow Sodali. Having advised on hundreds of global projects, his expertise spans proxy solicitations, alignment with corporate governance expectations, and special situations, including activism and contested votes. By rejecting a “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead utilizing his experience combined with rigorous data analytics to identify investor trends, he ensures successful engagement and meeting outcomes.

Sandro holds a German degree in Business Law and maintains a suite of high-level industry certifications, including the CESGA (Certified ESG Analyst by EFFAS), FMVA (Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst by CFI), and the ICIR (Certificate in Investor Relations by the UK IR Society). Fluent in German, Italian, and English, Sandro provides seamless support and cultural understanding across international markets. He is an active member of the Italian IR Society (AIR) and the Italian Society of Financial Analysts (AIAF, the national member of the EFFAS).