Next Gate Tech, a leading AI-driven fundtech company, today announced the appointment of Enrique Sacau as Chair of the Board, effective immediately. This strategic appointment strengthens Next Gate Tech’s leadership team as it accelerates growth and innovation in the investment operations technology sector.

The appointment comes at a time of significant transformation in the investment operations industry, as firms face mounting margin pressures, evolving regulations, and an imperative need to replace manual, fragmented processes with smart, technology-driven solutions.

Sacau brings 20 years of leadership experience in financial services and technology, with a proven track record in scaling high-growth businesses, most recently as CEO, Europe, of FNZ Group, a global financial services firm providing an end-to-end wealth management platform. He previously served as Group CEO of Kneip, a leader in fund data management and reporting solutions for the asset management industry.

Davide Martucci, CEO and Co-Founder of Next Gate Tech, said: “We see increasingly strong demand from players across the entire investment operations value chain, seeking to automate their back- and middle-office workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational and regulatory risk. Enrique’s expertise in fintech makes him an ideal chair to guide our board and leadership team as we scale.”

Commenting on his appointment, Enrique Sacau said: “I’m delighted to join Next Gate Tech as Chair of the Board. The company plays a critical role in helping asset managers, asset owners and asset servicers transition from outdated, manual processes to intelligent, technology-led solutions. I look forward to working with the board and leadership team to support the company’s expansion and deliver value for our clients and stakeholders.”