Andrea Buonarota
About Andrea Buonarota
Andrea Buonarota is the General Manager at PRA Group, with extensive experience in financial management, particularly in non-performing loans and investment banking. He has held significant roles at BNP Paribas, BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas, and Guber Banca, and has a strong educational background in economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
Current Role at PRA Group
Andrea Buonarota has served as the General Manager at PRA Group since 2021. In this role, based in Milano, Lombardia, Italy, she oversees operations and strategic initiatives for the company. PRA Group is known for its expertise in managing non-performing loans (NPL) and unlikely-to-pay (UTP) assets. Buonarota's leadership contributes to the company's focus on innovative financial solutions.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas
Before joining PRA Group, Andrea Buonarota worked at BNP Paribas as CFO and Director of Administration, Finance, and Control from 2004 to 2012 in the Milan Area. Her responsibilities included financial oversight and strategic management. This role provided her with substantial experience in the banking sector, particularly in financial management and compliance.
Professional Background in Finance
Andrea Buonarota has a diverse background in finance, having held various positions prior to her current role. She served as an Auditor at KPMG for one year in 1996-1997 and later as General Manager at BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she was CFO and COO at Guber Banca S.p.A. from 2017 to 2020. Her career reflects a strong foundation in financial operations and management.
Educational Qualifications
Andrea Buonarota studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where she earned a Laurea in Scienze Economiche and a Laurea in Economia from 1991 to 1996. Her education provided her with a comprehensive understanding of business administration and economic principles, which she has applied throughout her career in finance and management.
Expertise in Financial Management
Andrea Buonarota possesses extensive expertise in managing non-performing loans (NPL) and unlikely-to-pay (UTP) assets. She has experience in securitizations and the establishment of special purpose vehicles like REOCO and LEASCO. Additionally, she has played a significant role in launching financial products such as factoring and leasing, and has managed IT migrations and regulatory inspections.