Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Gerard Donlin has in-depth experience managing the technology, operations and administrative functions of Financial Institutions and Asset Management  organizations in both the U.S. and abroad. He has worked for over 35 years in the design, development, installation and management of solutions that build sustainable competitive advantage, and has a track record for providing strategic direction and introducing leading edge technology. Gerard was appointed CIO of NCB March 1, 2011, and will direct, create, and utilize enterprise information technology (IT) systems to support NCB business operations, while also improving effectiveness and service quality. Prior to this position, Mr. Donlin served as an independent consultant since 2006 at GJD Global Consulting, LLC. advising senior management of financial service organizations, both domestically and internationally on strategy development, technology and operational management. Gerard is a former Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Executive Committee of ABN AMRO Asset Management in Amsterdam and Chicago, where he was responsible for all operating and administrative functions including technology, finance, operations, performance measurement, risk management, compliance, product management and HR. Gerard's IT senior management experience goes back to the 1990s, when he was the Global Account Director of Teknekron Software Systems, a privately held software development firm in California specializing in the application of digital technology to trading floor and market data applications. He then moved to Cedel International, an international clearer of cross border bonds and equities based in Luxembourg, as the Executive Director for IT, responsible for operations support and the development of new technology infrastructure and applications. Gerard held multiple technology management positions after beginning his IT career as a systems engineer at IBM from 1976 through 1982. Mr. Donlin holds a Masters of Business Administration in Information Systems  from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY and a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY

Harry Ferreira is the National Manager of Small Business at The Bank of New Zealand. Having held a number of senior leadership position's, he now leads the strategy, growth and development of BNZ's focus in New Zealand's Small Businesses. Prior to joining the BNZ, Harry spent many years running his own businesses in South Africa and New Zealand. Harry has a passion for developing strong business growth, and this coupled with his extensive knowledge of the Small to Medium Enterprise landscape enables him to lead innovation, market growth and the customer experience.

Dan Carmichael has over 30 years experience in the banking industry. He graduated with a B.A. from Birmingham Southern College, and got his MBA from the University of Alabama. He started out as a credit analyst at AmSouth Bank in 1981 and has worked his way up to his current position of Credit Executive for Business Community Banking. He is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.