Nicolò Saidelli is Advisor to the CEO on strategy and acquisitions, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Ardian Italy. Since joining Ardian in 2008, he has firmly established Ardian's presence in the Italian private equity market, while strengthening its strategic positioning in Europe.

Il is also Co-Head of Buyout and Member of the Buyout Management Committee. He played a decisive role in expanding this historic Ardian activity and developing transformative strategies to create global champions.

Prior to joining Ardian in 2008, he spent five years as a Partner with L Capital and Manager of its Italian office. He previously worked with GE Equity Italia, Salomon Smith Barney, Lehman Brothers, the Richemont Group, Canal Plus and Olivetti Group.