Genovia Bank

Meet the Genovia Bank Team

Charlotte Monroe

Chief Executive Officer

Charlotte Monroe, CEO of Genovia Bank, is a visionary leader committed to delivering secure, innovative, and customer-centric banking solutions. With over two decades of experience in financial services, she has been instrumental in driving strategic expansion, digital transformation, and enhanced operational measures to ensure seamless banking experiences for individuals and businesses alike. Under her leadership, Genovia Bank continues to grow, simplify financial services through smarter technology, and strengthen its position as a trusted partner in safeguarding what matters most to customers.

Patrice Kaunda

Chief Financial Officer

Patrice Kaunda, Chief Financial Officer of Genovia Bank, is a strategic financial leader dedicated to ensuring stability, efficiency, and growth in an evolving banking landscape. With deep expertise in financial management, risk mitigation, and strategic investment, she plays a key role in expanding Genovia Bank’s offerings while maintaining fiscal strength. Patrice is committed to driving ROI and data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency, drive sustainable growth, and reinforce Genovia Bank’s mission of providing secure, innovative, and customer-focused financial solutions.

Taylor Morgan

Chief Information Officer

Taylor Morgan, Chief Information Officer of Genovia Bank, leads the bank’s technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT modernization efforts. With the strategic goal of Unifying IT systems, improving infrastructure, adopting AI and unlocking better data to serve customers more efficiently, Taylor ensures that Genovia Bank remains at the forefront of secure, scalable, and smart banking. Taylor is currently spearheading an initiative aimed at the integration and optimization of IT, as well as streamlining IT Tools and vendors, while enhancing data management capabilities. The aim is to create a banking experience that is more efficient, resilient, and future-ready for customers and stakeholders.

Robin Lang

Finance Manager

I am the Finance Manager at Genovia Bank, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. My goals are to oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficiency. To achieve these we are managing budget development, financial forecasting, cash flow management, ROI approval for new purchases, and financial reporting. The challenges we face are business cases that have incomplete information, overly optimistic projections and lack of alignment with strategic goals. I report into the Chief Financial Officer.

Andrea Bottelli

Chief Marketing Officer

The goals of the Chief Marketing Officer at Genovia Bank are to create more new customer leads and sell more to existing customers. The team do this by building marketing campaigns to build a strong pipeline of new customers. This will help us to overcome challenges like struggling to compete with larger firms in terms of service, brand recognition, marketing, and client acquisition. Andrea Bottelli reports into the Chief Executive Officer.

Casey Blake

Chief Information Security Officer

Casey Blake, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Genovia Bank, leads the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and incident response efforts. Reporting to the CIO, Casey is investing in threat mitigation and regulatory readiness to ensure our client’s money — and data — stay protected. Also enhancing our security posture, we aim to prevent breaches and reduce the disruption and cost of remediation.

As the owner of the Operation Resilience initiative, Casey is driving initiatives to enhance threat detection, improve incident response capabilities, and reduce security blind spots across Genovia Bank’s infrastructure. Operation resilience additionally focuses on strengthening our overall security posture and incident response capabilities.

As cyber risks evolve, Casey is committed to optimizing security investments, streamlining security operations, and reinforcing resilience against financial sector threats—ensuring Genovia Bank remains a trusted and secure partner for its customers.

Nayan Reddy

Purchasing Director

I am the Purchasing Director at Genovia Bank. My goals are to lead the procurement activities of the organization, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at optimal costs. To achieve these we are approving and negotiating contracts with suppliers, monitoring vendor performance, and maintaining a stable supply chain. The challenges we face are fluctuating market prices, supplier reliability, and internal demand forecasting. I report into the CFO

Alex Harper

SVP Information Security

Alex Harper, Senior Vice President of Information Security at Genovia Bank, is a highly experienced security leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the CISO, Alex plays a pivotal role in shaping security policies, overseeing key initiatives, and driving cross-functional collaboration to protect the bank’s infrastructure and customers.

With years of tenure and strong influence across the organization, Alex works closely with the C-level team on security investments and strategic initiatives. Passionate about strengthening Genovia Bank’s security resilience, Alex is focused on advancing threat detection, enhancing incident response, and optimizing cybersecurity operations to align with the bank’s long-term vision.

Alex can be contacted at: alex.harper@genoviabank.com 

Blake Lightly

SVP Revenue Development

Blake Lightly, Senior Vice President of Sales at Genovia Bank, leads the growth and client engagement strategy across retail, corporate, and institutional banking. With a strong background in sales leadership, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, Blake is dedicated to expanding Genovia Bank’s market reach and delivering tailored financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals. Under her leadership, the sales team focuses on driving customer relationships, leveraging data-driven insights, and optimizing sales operations to ensure Genovia Bank remains a top choice for clients. She plays a key role in strategic partnerships, cross-functional collaboration, and digital transformation initiatives, aligning sales strategies with the bank’s broader growth objectives. Blake is passionate about empowering her team, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering exceptional client experiences—ensuring that Genovia Bank continues to thrive in an evolving financial landscape.

Welcoming Riley Sutton

At Genovia Bank, we are excited to welcome Riley Sutton as our new Incident Response Lead within the Information Security team. Reporting to Alex Harper, SVP of Information Security, Riley will play a key role in strengthening our security operations and response capabilities.

Riley joins us as a young professional eager to grow in his cybersecurity career. While new to the organization, he is already immersing himself in our security landscape and taking steps to build relationships across the organization.

“Starting at Genovia Bank is an exciting new chapter for me. As I begin my journey here, I’m focused on learning, growing my skills, and building connections across the team.”

– Riley Sutton, Incident Response Lead

“We’re thrilled to have Riley on board. His enthusiasm for cybersecurity and willingness to develop his expertise will make him a strong addition to our team.”

– Alex Harper, SVP, Information Security

Welcome to the team, Riley! We look forward to seeing you grow and contribute to Genovia Bank’s security resilience.

Riley Sutton

Incident Response Lead

Riley Sutton recently joined Genovia Bank as an Incident Response Lead, reporting to the CISO. While new to the role, he is focused on day-to-day security operations, monitoring threats, and assisting in response efforts. Riley is still gaining experience in the field and has not yet led any major projects or strategic initiatives. His role is primarily operational, ensuring that security incidents are properly managed and escalated as needed.