Palantir Technologies appointed Peter Zaffino as Global Head of Financial Services. The role commences on January 15, 2027. Zaffino previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of AIG.
Zaffino will drive growth across Palantir’s financial services business. He will target institutions including banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and private equity firms.
The executive brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global finance and insurance. Palantir CEO Alex Karp described Zaffino as a formidable operator and transformation executive. Zaffino has prior experience deploying Palantir products to create strategic advantages.
This strategic hire signals Palantir’s intent to deepen its penetration into the financial services industry. Zaffino will leverage his network and expertise to expand the company's market share.