JPMorgan has named Sarah Catania head of its private banking business for continental Europe and appointed Pietro Sala as market manager for Italy and Greece, reinforcing its strategic expansion and local leadership in the region.
Under Catania’s leadership, JPMorgan Private Bank aims to deepen client relationships across Europe’s major markets. Reporting to Pablo Garnica—Chief Executive of JPMorgan Private Bank for EMEA—Catania will oversee regional growth initiatives, product integration, and client advisory services. Garnica’s vision of combining global products with local expertise has already driven office openings in Brussels, Athens, and Manchester, with Munich next in line.
Catania brings two decades of wealth management and trading experience, having risen through roles in Italy and Greece. Recognized by Fortune Italia as one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Italy,” she is known for her client-centric approach and proven track record in expanding ultra-high-net-worth relationships. Her appointment underscores JPMorgan’s emphasis on expertise and trust in key continental markets.
Based in Milan alongside Catania, Pietro Sala will manage the bank’s Italian and Greek private banking operations. With over 20 years at JPMorgan Suisse and recent experience as Senior Banker in Milan, Sala is well-positioned to deliver tailored wealth solutions for entrepreneurial families and business owners. Milan, where JPMorgan has operated for more than a century, continues to serve as a vital hub for EMEA private banking.
These leadership changes align with JPMorgan’s broader strategy to localize decision-making while leveraging its global scale. By strengthening its European leadership structure under Garnica’s direction, the bank is poised to enhance service delivery, drive market share, and build long-term trust with clients across continental Europe.
