THE TEAM BEHIND PIE
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Alessandro Di Soccio
CEO and Chief Investment Officer |
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Alessandro is a pioneer in AI-powered investment management, with 17 years building and operating machine-learning systems that dynamically manage portfolios and risk, while translating complex AI concepts into investor-friendly language.
As Co-Founder, CEO and CIO of A.I. Machines (AIM), an investment advisory and financial technology firm operating fully autonomous AI for investment portfolios, he oversees the design, deployment and continuous evolution of AIM’s proprietary prescriptive investment engine (PIE), which automates data processing, asset forecasting, risk management and order generation across the firm’s AI-powered strategies.
As Portfolio Manager of the A.I. Machines Global Managed Risk Fund (UCITS), he directs a GTAA strategy with a 19-year systematic track record, with the fund run entirely by PIE since June 2017. The fund holds the longest fully AI-powered fund track record globally and ranks #1 in the mixed-asset flexible sector since strategy inception.
Over a 25-year career that includes senior roles at multi-billion-dollar asset managers in London, Alessandro has traded across major asset classes using a range of approaches, including equity long/short, multi-asset strategies with overlays, and systematic futures. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Bologna.
As Co-Founder, CEO and CIO of A.I. Machines (AIM), an investment advisory and financial technology firm operating fully autonomous AI for investment portfolios, he oversees the design, deployment and continuous evolution of AIM’s proprietary prescriptive investment engine (PIE), which automates data processing, asset forecasting, risk management and order generation across the firm’s AI-powered strategies.
As Portfolio Manager of the A.I. Machines Global Managed Risk Fund (UCITS), he directs a GTAA strategy with a 19-year systematic track record, with the fund run entirely by PIE since June 2017. The fund holds the longest fully AI-powered fund track record globally and ranks #1 in the mixed-asset flexible sector since strategy inception.
Over a 25-year career that includes senior roles at multi-billion-dollar asset managers in London, Alessandro has traded across major asset classes using a range of approaches, including equity long/short, multi-asset strategies with overlays, and systematic futures. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Bologna.
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Gideon Nell
Chief Commercial Officer |
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Gideon is CCO at A.I. Machines (AIM), an investment advisory and financial technology firm operating fully autonomous AI for investment portfolios. In 2016, while at Sanlam, he played a leading role in creating what is now the A.I. Machines Global Managed Risk Fund (UCITS). Gideon joined AIM in June 2025 and leads the firm's global commercial expansion.
With over 25 years of experience in traditional and alternative asset management, he has raised billions in assets and built a global network through roles at Appleton Partners, N.M. Rothschild Asset Management, Insight Investment (BNY Mellon), Armstrong Investment Managers, and Sanlam Investments.
His expertise spans funds structuring, portfolio management, product development, investor relations, and strategic distribution across intermediated retail, wholesale, and institutional channels.
Gideon is a regular speaker at investment conferences and has advocated for the integration of AI in capital markets since 2016. He holds the Investment Management Certificate (CFA Society, UK), the Financial Planning Certificate (Chartered Institute, UK), and a Higher Diploma in Marketing & Management from the IMM (South Africa). Before his finance career, he served as a Lieutenant in the South African Defence Force.
With over 25 years of experience in traditional and alternative asset management, he has raised billions in assets and built a global network through roles at Appleton Partners, N.M. Rothschild Asset Management, Insight Investment (BNY Mellon), Armstrong Investment Managers, and Sanlam Investments.
His expertise spans funds structuring, portfolio management, product development, investor relations, and strategic distribution across intermediated retail, wholesale, and institutional channels.
Gideon is a regular speaker at investment conferences and has advocated for the integration of AI in capital markets since 2016. He holds the Investment Management Certificate (CFA Society, UK), the Financial Planning Certificate (Chartered Institute, UK), and a Higher Diploma in Marketing & Management from the IMM (South Africa). Before his finance career, he served as a Lieutenant in the South African Defence Force.
Pawel Majewski
Chief Data Officer
Chief Data Officer
Pawel is the CDO of A.I. Machines (AIM), an investment advisory and financial technology firm operating fully autonomous AI for investment portfolios. In this role, he oversees AIM's data and operational infrastructure, with responsibility for the testing, deployment and continuous monitoring of the firm’s proprietary prescriptive investment engine (PIE). Pawel ensures integration with counterparties, service providers and external platforms, with a focus on automation, scalability and risk control.
Prior to joining AIM, Pawel was a Partner at Titian Global Investments, a London-based technology and trading firm, where he contributed to the development and operational implementation of AI-based trading systems. He previously worked at a specialist alternative investment manager in London and began his career in corporate lending at Citibank in Poland.
Pawel holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Banking from the Warsaw School of Economics. He has completed all three levels of the CFA Program and both levels of the CAIA Program.
Prior to joining AIM, Pawel was a Partner at Titian Global Investments, a London-based technology and trading firm, where he contributed to the development and operational implementation of AI-based trading systems. He previously worked at a specialist alternative investment manager in London and began his career in corporate lending at Citibank in Poland.
Pawel holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Banking from the Warsaw School of Economics. He has completed all three levels of the CFA Program and both levels of the CAIA Program.
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Marco Fasoli
Co-Founder, Strategic Adviser |
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Marco is Co-Founder and Strategic Adviser of A.I. Machines (AIM), an investment advisory and financial technology firm operating fully autonomous AI for investment portfolios, where he co-led the development of AIM's proprietary prescriptive investment engine (PIE).
Previously, Marco held senior positions in both investment banking and strategic consultancy, including Managing Director at Jefferies; Partner and Managing Director at Broadview, a leading technology investment bank; Partner and Director at Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, a leading econometric consultancy; and Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton.
Marco holds a PhD in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
Previously, Marco held senior positions in both investment banking and strategic consultancy, including Managing Director at Jefferies; Partner and Managing Director at Broadview, a leading technology investment bank; Partner and Director at Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, a leading econometric consultancy; and Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton.
Marco holds a PhD in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.
