Gianfranco Vencho is an Associate Professor of Banking and Finance at Guglielmo Marconi University (Rome, Italy) and a Principal Lecturer in Microfinance at Regent’s College (London, UK). He has extensive experience in financial sector development, banking operations, and economic policy formulation.

Vencho has been a key contributor to financial inclusion and microfinance development for over two decades. He has collaborated with the Italian Agency for Microcredit, government bodies, and regulatory institutions to shape policies that enhance access to finance. He has also worked with various European institutions on financial inclusion projects and social performance initiatives.

In addition to his academic and professional engagements, Vencho is a Co-financer of the European Commission’s Microfinance Development Fund and collaborates with international institutions such as Planet Finance (France) and the Microfinance Centre (Poland). His expertise in financial inclusion and digital finance strengthens FIAC’s capacity to drive impactful initiatives.