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Christopher Bianucci

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Advisory Board Member

Expertise

Financial Services, Banking Operations and Governance, Regulatory Compliance, AI Adoption

Education

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (1996)
 MBA, Corporate Finance

Northern Illinois University (1989)
 B.S., Accountancy | B.S., Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | Elijah Watt Sells Award

cbianucci@globaleconomicsgroup.com

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Chris is a seasoned financial services executive and retired Big Four consulting partner with more than 30 years of experience advising banks and other regulated financial institutions. He possesses deep management and board-level advisory experience in bank governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and strategy, with a strong focus on M&A-driven growth and operational efficiency.

Over his 30+ year career, Chris led EY’s Financial Services Advisory Practice for both the Midwest and West US markets, advising community banks, regional institutions, GSIBs, and diversified financial services organizations.  He served as a trusted advisor to executive management teams and boards on governance, regulatory expectations, and supervisory matters and provided strategic guidance on operational efficiency, technology modernization, responsible AI adoption, and control-environment enhancement.

Select Affiliations

  • Regional Bank Board Member, Risk Committee Chair | (Present)
  • Art Institute of Chicago, Business Council | (2014 – 2018)
  • American Heart Association, Executive Leadership Board | (2018 – 2024)