CARLO MESSINA VOTED EUROPE’S BEST BANK CEO FOR EIGHTH YEAR IN EXTEL RANKING

BANK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RANKED BEST COMPANY BOARD

LUCA BOCCA IS BEST CFO

MARCO DELFRATE VOTED BEST IR PROFESSIONAL FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

INTESA SANPAOLO ONCE AGAIN LEADS IN EUROPE FOR RELATIONS WITH INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS AND FOR BEST ESG PROGRAM

The results are based on a broad survey of around 1,750 institutional investors and financial analysts, conducted by Extel

Milan, 18 June 2025 – Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, has been voted “Best Chief Executive Officer” in European banking in the 2025 ranking by the specialist research firm Extel (formerly Institutional Investor Research). This follows on his recent recognition as “European Banker of the Year 2024” by the Frankfurt-based association of financial journalists, The Group of 20+1.

Messina tops the Extel ranking — based on votes from institutional investors and financial analysts — for the eighth time since its launch ten years ago. In the other two years, he ranked second.

Intesa Sanpaolo has also once again been ranked Europe’s top bank for relations with institutional investors and financial analysts, as well as for ESG performance, according to the same survey.

Intesa Sanpaolo Board of Directors confirmed Best Company Board in European banking for the fourth consecutive year, claiming the top spot every year since the category was introduced.

Luca Bocca - who became Intesa Sanpaolo’s Chief Financial Officer in April 2024 - voted Best CFO.

Marco Delfrate voted Best Investor Relations Professional for the eighth consecutive year.

Intesa Sanpaolo’s Investor Relations team – led by Marco Delfrate and Andrea Tamagnini – ranked the best in European banking for the eighth year.

Intesa Sanpaolo ranked first for Best ESG Program among European banks for the sixth consecutive year in recognition of the Group’s ESG strategy, engagement and disclosure.

The rankings by Extel – which are based on a broad survey of around 1,750 institutional investors and financial analysts – underline the international financial community’s continued appreciation for an Italian excellence focused on innovation, social impact and sustainability. The financial community recognizes the quality of Intesa Sanpaolo’s CEO and management team, consistently regarded at the best in Europe by investors and financial analysts.

Extel is an independent research provider that for more than 50 years has enjoyed a strong reputation among institutional investors and financial analysts.

“The continued recognition of Intesa Sanpaolo’s leadership in Europe is a source of immense satisfaction and pride. This is above all thanks to our clear and successful strategy, our solidity and profitability that allow us to succeed in any scenario, to the commitment of our People – who always have my deepest gratitude – to a skilled and cohesive management team, and to the Investor Relations team that has demonstrated excellence in managing relations with the market year after year. We believe that transparency and responsible communications are vital to our ongoing engagement with all our stakeholders. For many years now, investors and financial analysts have long appreciated our ability to meet and exceed commitments, positioning us as a global leader in Social Impact”, commented Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo.

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Intesa Sanpaolo

Intesa Sanpaolo, with €417 billion in loans and €1.4 trillion in customer financial assets at the end of March 2025, is the largest banking group in Italy, with a significant international presence. It is a European leader in wealth management, with a strong focus on digital and fintech. The Group will provide €115 billion of Impact lending by 2025 to support communities and the green transition, together with a €1.5 billion program (2023-2027) to help people in need. The Bank's network of museums, the Gallerie d'Italia, hosts its owned artistic heritage and cultural projects of recognized value.  

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