Board Director · Banking & AI Governance Leader
I help Boards connect technology, banking and human judgement — so that intelligent organisations remain accountable, forward-looking and distinctly human.
PF
Executive profile
Senior banking and technology executive with more than two decades of experience across AI, analytics, payments and digital transformation. Patrizia combines direct C-suite engagement with a practical understanding of governance, regulation and organisational change.
Her international path spans Italy, the Netherlands and South Africa. She is a Financial Times Board Director Programme alumna, National Secretary of ANDE and founder of Human Intelligence Governance™.
What I bring to the Board
01 — Governance
Board-level oversight of AI adoption, accountability, risk and long-term organisational trust.
02 — Industry
Commercial and transformation experience across financial institutions, analytics and digital ecosystems.
03 — Leadership
Independent challenge, stakeholder perspective and forward-looking decision quality.
Selected experience
C-level advisory on AI, analytics, financial crime, risk and cloud transformation for major banking groups.
Payments, financial platforms and transformation programmes across leading institutions.
International product leadership, operating-model redesign and measurable customer outcomes.
Early career foundation in complex technology environments and international delivery.
Speaking & public contribution
Available for Board conversations, conferences, executive education and university lectures.
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