London, United Kingdom — May 2026 — Following the establishment of its London representative office last year, Ventura Global (VG) is pleased to announce the further expansion of its UK presence with the appointment of Carlo Walther as Business Development UK. Carlo will strengthen VG's dedicated local support for vendors and customers across the United Kingdom, bringing the flexible financial solutions VG has successfully delivered across Europe since 2011 to one of the world's leading scientific research and innovation markets.

With more than 25 years in commercial leadership and business development across B2B and B2C sectors, Carlo has built strong commercial partnerships and scaled operations across multiple markets — consistently driving market entry and delivering revenue growth for all stakeholders. A native English speaker, proficient in Italian and Spanish, he brings strong international business acumen and excels at building trusted relationships at every level. Carlo can be reached at cwalther@venturaglobal.com or +44 7506 593789 or +44 (0) 20 3996 3353.

""I'm excited to bring Ventura Global’s proven European experience to the UK — one of Europe's largest and most advanced scientific markets. With VG's 1,200+ contracts and strong manufacturer partnerships across Europe, we're well positioned to deliver real value. I'm looking forward to working with UK vendors and customers to enable innovation and sustainable growth." — Carlo Walther, Business Development UK, Ventura Global

"We are delighted to welcome Carlo to the VG team. His extensive commercial experience and proven ability to build successful market entry strategies make him ideally suited to strengthen our presence in the UK. Carlo brings energy, curiosity, and a strong commitment to understanding customer needs — qualities that will be essential as we bring VG's value proposition to the UK's vibrant scientific and industrial community. — Gianni Fior, Managing Director, Ventura Global