Pinto has spent over two decades in the financial markets, most recently as part of the founding team and CFO at Apis Partners, a private equity fund manager with over $1 billion under management. During her time at Apis, Pinto led the operations of the group across Europe, Africa and Asia, supported its exponential growth from the launch of its inaugural fund, and was responsible for the finance and administration of all fund vehicles.
With a strong leadership track record, Pinto has worked in investment banking, including as Head of the Business Unit for Banco Efisa, Portugal, and in strategic consulting, where she was manager for the Financial Services practice at Marakon Associates, UK, covering a range of jurisdictions globally. Monica started her career as a Consultant at UNISYS in Portugal before becoming an Analyst, and later Project Manager, at Procter and Gamble in Portugal and then Germany, overseeing projects in Latam and South East Asia.
Prior to her professional career, Monica was educated at the Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal, graduating with First Class Honours in Engineering, before receiving her MBA from INSEAD in 2002. She is a founding member and former co-Head of INSEAD’s Private Equity and Entrepreneurship Club, Portugal.
“It is fantastic that Monica is joining Appian as Chief Financial Officer, in what is the latest step in the growth and institutionalisation of our firm,” Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian said in a press release.
Her experience across financial services and private equity demonstrates that she will be an incredibly valued member of the Executive Team. I am confident Monica’s expertise will help us build on our excellent growth trajectory as we continue to assert ourselves as the leading private capital provider to the metals and mining sector,” Scherb said.
