Intesa Sanpaolo's Academy4Future accelerates skills and young people

Just over a year after its birth, Academy4Future, the training center of Intesa Sanpaolo, confirms its strategic role in the transformation of the group led by CEO Carlo Messina and strengthens its commitment to new generations and international development.

After the extension of the training platform to 18 foreign companies, including banks from the international banks division and companies in their respective reference markets, the Academy consolidates its contribution to the growth of people and the evolution of professionalism with the launch of Future Gen, the program dedicated to almost 7,000 under 35s, and of Jump, the new path of excellence for 150 young people with high potential.

Investment in training has long been one of the pillars of Intesa Sanpaolo's strategy. The group also has one of the largest hiring plans for young people in Italy: the 2026-2029 business plan envisages around 6,300 new hires by 2030, which could rise to around 13,100 overall, with a further 6,800 hires by 2029 in the event of completion of the takeover bid on MPS. With around 90,000 people in the world, of which 68,000 in Italy, Intesa Sanpaolo is recognized internationally among the best employers for policies of inclusion, professional development and people's well-being.

"In a scenario in which professions are evolving rapidly, we are investing heavily in continuous training", says Roberto Cascella, chief people and culture officer of Intesa Sanpaolo. "In its first year Academy4Future - he adds - has already involved almost all 90 thousand people in the Group, accompanying them towards the skills necessary for a leading bank in Europe, such as we are".