Simona Paravani, CFA, is a highly experienced finance professional with extensive expertise in multi-asset strategies and client solutions. Currently a Managing Director at BlackRock, Simona holds multiple leadership roles, including Global CIO of Solutions and Global Head of Investments within Client Portfolio Solutions. Previous positions include Managing Director in Delegated Fiduciary Services at BlackRock, Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Cambridge, and various leadership roles in wealth management at HSBC, including Head of Global Research and Global CIO. Simona also has a background as a Quant Strategist at Julius Baer Investment Management and as a Quant Analyst at Orbis Investment Advisory. Education includes a Master's degree in economics from the University of Cambridge.