Giovanni Pera is an accomplished Chief Operating Officer for Core Banking Data & Analytics at FNB South Africa, a position held since 2015, where responsibilities include designing and implementing business strategies to enhance decision-making and resource allocation through improved metrics and reporting. Giovanni started with FNB South Africa in 2008, progressing from roles such as PMO Head and Senior Programme Manager in the Home Loans Division to various positions in data analytics and systems. Giovanni's previous experience includes senior managerial roles at Nedbank and Total South Africa, with a comprehensive educational background from the University of the Witwatersrand and the Johannesburg College of Education, focusing on management, economics, and education.