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title: Nicola Barbiero | Board at Arqit Quantum-Safe Encryption
description: Meet Nicola Barbiero, Board Member at Arqit, a key leader driving innovation in quantum-safe encryption. Learn about his background.
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# Nicola Barbiero

Board Director

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Mr. Barbiero has nearly two decades of experience in investment management and financial operations. He has been Investment Director of the Heritage Group since 2020. From 2013 to 2020, he held the positions of CFO and CIO at Solidarietà Veneto, one of Italy’s largest pension plan companies. Mr. Barbiero holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

 

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