Giovanni Everduin

Giovanni, widely known as Gio, is a distinguished professional and Harvard Business School alum (GMP21) with an extensive 23-year track record marked by a combination of passion, creative problem-solving, and exceptional people skills in diverse cross-cultural settings. Formerly a strategy consultant, Gio has navigated his career from the position of Chief People Officer in a rapidly growing startup to assuming broader, strategic roles that encompass innovation, Web3 technologies, and traditional business strategy and execution.

Currently serving as the Head of Strategy, Innovation & Ventures for a medium-sized bank, Gio oversees critical areas such as Strategy, Transformation, Customer Experience (CX), Business Intelligence (BI), the Venture arm, Fintech Partnerships & Innovation Lab, Web3, AI, and the Metaverse. His fervent dedication lies in discovering utility and use cases for Web3 and Web2.5, including DeFi, tokenization, custody, ZK proof, and digital assets, within the banking industry.

Gio’s professional journey reflects a commitment to rethinking the role of a bank in the context of Web3. He firmly believes in a fundamental paradigm shift, a new operating model, and a mindset change to align with the evolving landscape. With a passion for innovation and a strategic vision, Gio stands at the forefront of reshaping the future of banking in the Web3 era.