Paolo Vivona

Seconded to Bank of Qingdao one of the leading commercial city banks in Shandong Province. The deal came operative in early 2009 under the Cooperation Agreement signed by Intesasanpaolo and Bank of Qingdao. Acting as Vice-President of Bank of Qingdao in charge of Risk Management Department, oversees coordinate the comprehensive execution and implementation of the technical transfer and support provided by Intesasanpaolo to Bank of Qingdao. The project is aiming to provide to the Chinese bank the leader

Promoted into role and transferred back to International Subsidiary Banks Division at Head Office level based on significant accomplishments of restructuring and turning around the Albanian subsidiary. Responsibilities and challenges of current assignment include the relationship with Bank of Qingdao (BQ), in which Intesa Sanpaolo was finalizing the 20% direct participation and all the preparation activities for the next project in China.

Held full accountability for all commercial and retail activities conducted within bank. Provided hands-on leadership to team of 75 professionals operating within branch network, marketing, debit & credit and corporate operations. Coordinated functions within risk management, auditing, and legal departments to ensure compliance with defined policy, procedures, and internal/external regulations. Maintained authority to represent bank in front of legal authorities, approved single credit facility up to 500,

Tasked with remodeling business activity within Japan to align with corporate approach for handling late 2000 Asian market crisis. Managed profitability and performance of branch, hired and directed 16 local employee contracts, and drove strategy to improve market position within International banks operating in Japan. Consistently achieved financial target each year during tenure.  Successfully replaced 50% of commercial lending portfolio to adjust for transfer of loan portfolio associated with establis

Responsible for expanding correspondent relationships with regional banks to increase volume of cash flow, payments, and remittances from/to China and Italy. Effectively managed soft loan, valued at US$ 140 million US dollars granted by Italian Government to People’s Republic of China. Worked closely and built relationships with officials from Central Banks and government agencies. Held full hiring and disciplinary authority of 6 local staff members. Supervised operations of new Shanghai Representative Of

Held various positions within corporate area, branch operations, and back office. Promoted to Area Manager of Middle East countries and China. Monitored risk with United Arab Emirates and Chinese banks. Traveled extensively throughout region and established new banking relationships within Lebanon and Egypt.

International