INTESA SANPAOLO IS ONCE AGAIN EUROPE’S LEADING BANK FOR RELATIONS WITH INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS
BANK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RANKED BEST COMPANY BOARD AMONG EUROPEAN BANKS BY EXTEL FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEARS
LUCA BOCCA IS BEST CFO FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
MARCO DELFRATE VOTED BEST IR PROFESSIONAL FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
INTESA SANPAOLO ONCE AGAIN LEADS IN EUROPE FOR BEST ESG PROGRAM
The results are based on a broad survey of more than 1,500 institutional investors and financial analysts, conducted by Extel
Milan, 17 June 2026 - Intesa Sanpaolo is once again Europe’s leading bank for relations with institutional investors and financial analysts and for Best ESG Program, according to the 2026 survey by the research firm Extel.
Intesa Sanpaolo Board of Directors confirmed Best Company Board in European banking for the fifth consecutive year, claiming the top spot every year since the category, reflecting the votes of both institutional investors and financial analysts, was introduced
Luca Bocca voted Best CFO for the second consecutive year.
Marco Delfrate voted Best Investor Relations Professional for the ninth consecutive year.
Intesa Sanpaolo’s Investor Relations team – led by Marco Delfrate and Andrea Tamagnini – ranked the best in European banking for the ninth year.
Intesa Sanpaolo ranked first for Best ESG Program among European banks for the seventh 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 more than 1,500 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 recognises 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. It reflects the strength of our strategy, the solidity and profitability of our business model, the quality of our People – who always have my deepest gratitude – and the commitment of a skilled and cohesive management team. I would also like to thank our Investor Relations team, whose excellence in managing relations with the market has once again been recognised. We believe that transparency and responsible communications are vital to maintaining a constructive and ongoing dialogue with all our stakeholders”, said Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo.
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Last updated 17 June 2026 at 17:03