Simona Maellare, who has spent more than a decade covering alternative capital from the banking side, recently moved from UBS to Blackstone. In her new role as EMEA head of private wealth, she brings a clear vision of where the industry’s growth is headed and is eager to help shape that trajectory.

At Blackstone, Maellare is focused on expanding the firm’s retail‑eligible offerings, aiming to bring more inclusive wealth solutions to a wider audience across the region. She believes that increasing product depth and accessibility will drive the next wave of growth for private wealth, and she plans to leverage technology and data analytics to streamline client onboarding and risk assessment.

Yet, she acknowledges that fragmented European rules remain the biggest barrier to broader access. The patchwork of regulations across countries slows the rollout of new products and makes cross‑border wealth management more complex.

With this dual focus—expanding offerings while navigating regulatory hurdles—Maellare is positioned to lead Blackstone’s EMEA wealth strategy into a new era of growth, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to building the industry’s future.