SME Banker of the Year 2023 nominee: Carlo Panella (illimity)
We are introducing the nominees for SME Banker of the Year - bold and innovative leaders who have made it their professional mission to serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a passion for helping SME business owners succeed, these nominees have inspired their team members to do the same. Their dedication to the SME segment has made a significant difference in this vital sector of the economy, making them a standout leader in the world of SME banking. Get to know this exceptional nominee and be inspired by their commitment to serving SMEs!
Carlo Panella is a management engineer with a managerial background focused on transformation, starting in multinational companies such as DHL and Vodafone. In 2000, he joined WeBank, transforming it into a benchmark for the industry. After WeBank, he became the GM of an IT outsourcing company for banks, with a challenge to offer digital turnaround services for small and medium-sized banks.
He joined the illimity as a founder to startup the Direct Banking Division, leveraging his over 20 years of experience in digital transformation. He is currently the Head of the b-ilty Division. Carlo is married to Elisabetta and has two daughters: Carolina Sole and Elena.
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