Occupation: Bank Executive
Born: Catania, Italy, August 20, 1932
Education:
MBA in International Finance, Pace University, New York City, NY (1967)
Doctor in Political Science, University of Catania (1958)
Career:
Chairman, FINAB International Corp. Service Ltd. (2000-2012)
Chairman, BPD Bank, New York City, NY (2005-2009)
Director, Banco Portugues do Atlantico Overseas Ltd. (1993-1996)
Director, International Strategy Services (1990-1996)
Director, BPA Futures Cayman (1989-1996)
Adviser to the Board of Directors, Banco Portugues do Atlantico, Lisbon, Portugal (1996-1997)
Vice-Chairman, Banco Portugues do Atlantico, Brazil (1993-1996)
Executive Vice President, Regional Director, Banco Portugues do Atlantico, New York City, NY (1978-1995)
President, Connecticut Bank International, New York City, NY (1977-1978)
General Manager, Connecticut Bank International, New York City, NY (1977-1978)
Vice President, Chemical Bank, New York City, NY (1966-1977)
Career Related:
Board of Directors, IMAG, New York City, NY (2005-Present); Board of Directors, Alfie International, Inc. (1982-Present); Adviser to the Board of Directors, Banco International do Funchal, Lisbon, Portugal (1997-2007); Board of Directors, BPD International Bank, New York City, NY (1997-2005); Board of Directors, Southern Financial Bank, VA (1997-2004)
Civic:
Chairman, Financial Committee, Friends of Queen Catherine, Inc. (1988-2001); Trustee, Friends of Queen Catherine, Inc. (1988-2001)
Achievements:
Dr. Finocchiaro and his wife were invited to President Ronald Reagan’s and First Lady Nancy Reagan’s White House dinner as a guest along with António Ramalho Eanes, former President of Portugal. He also had the recent privilege of meeting Pope Francis.
Awards:
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Honoree, Decorated Commander Order Infante D. Henrique, Portugal (1988); Leadership Award, International Management and Development Institute (1988)
Memberships:
Board of Directors, American Portuguese Society (1979-Present); Board of Directors, Global Leadership Institute (1991-2001); Fellow, International Management and Development Institute; Board of Directors, European-American Chamber of Commerce (1991-1998); President, Portugal Chamber of Commerce (1978-1998); Vice President, European-American Chamber of Commerce; International Management and Development Institute; Vice President, American Portuguese Society; Board of Directors, Portugal Chamber of Commerce
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Family:
Son of Giovanni Finocchiaro and Giuseppina (Cavalieri) Finocchiaro
Married: Diana Louise Cavagnolo (1/19/1936)
Children: John Paul; Carol Anne
Hobbies:
Piano; Music; Travel; Foreign affairs
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