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Monte dei Paschi board votes to oust CEO Lovaglio, sources says

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Posted on March 4, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - The board of Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Wednesday voted against keeping CEO Luigi Lovaglio in the job after his mandate ends in April, two people with knowledge of the

Monte dei Paschi Board Votes Against CEO Lovaglio's Renewal in April

Board Decision on CEO Succession

Background of the Board Vote

MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - The board of Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Wednesday voted against keeping CEO Luigi Lovaglio in the job after his mandate ends in April, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Details of the Decision

Backing the decision taken on Tuesday by the bank's appointments committee, a majority of directors voted in favour of keeping Lovaglio out of a slate of nominees that will be put to a shareholder vote in April to name a new board.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Valentina Za; Editing by Giulio Piovaccari)

Key Takeaways

  • The appointments committee’s shortlist excludes Lovaglio despite earlier board backing of his merger plan (ft.com)
  • Lovaglio spearheaded the strategic €17 bn Mediobanca acquisition and delisting, aiming for €300 m in synergies, but faced resistance as the probe and shareholder divisions mounted (ft.com)
  • Earlier support from Italy’s Treasury and unanimous board backing in December gave way to doubts, especially over reputational risk tied to the investigation into market‑manipulation allegations (bbc.bm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Monte dei Paschi board vote against CEO Luigi Lovaglio?
The board majority voted not to keep CEO Luigi Lovaglio after his mandate ends in April, following the appointments committee's recommendation.
When will the new Monte dei Paschi board be named?
A shareholder vote to name the new board will take place in April.
Who reported on the Monte dei Paschi CEO decision?
The decision was reported by Valentina Za and edited by Giulio Piovaccari.
What process led to the board's decision on the CEO?
The board followed the appointments committee's recommendation and held a majority vote to exclude Lovaglio from the slate of nominees.

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