MVB Expands CIO Giorgio's Role to Reflect COO Duties

The move reflects the growing importance of technology and operations at the regional bank.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:53pm

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MVB Financial Corp., a regional bank headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia, has expanded the role of its Chief Information Officer, Giorgio Santini, to include Chief Operating Officer duties. The change reflects the increasing significance of technology and operations within the bank's overall strategy and business model.

Why it matters

As banks continue to digitize their operations and customer experiences, the CIO role has become more central to driving business outcomes. By combining the CIO and COO functions, MVB is signaling that technology and operations are critical to its future growth and competitiveness in the regional banking market.

The details

Under the expanded role, Giorgio Santini will now oversee all of MVB's operational functions in addition to leading the bank's technology strategy and infrastructure. This includes oversight of branches, call centers, back-office processing, and other key operational areas that support the bank's retail and commercial banking services.

  • MVB Financial Corp. announced the expanded role for Giorgio Santini on April 1, 2026.

The players

MVB Financial Corp.

A regional bank headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia that provides retail and commercial banking services.

Giorgio Santini

The Chief Information Officer of MVB Financial Corp. who has now taken on additional Chief Operating Officer duties.

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What they’re saying

“As technology becomes increasingly central to how we serve our customers and run our business, it's critical that our technology and operations functions are closely aligned.”

— Giorgio Santini, Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer

What’s next

MVB plans to provide more details on Giorgio Santini's expanded role and the bank's technology and operational priorities during its upcoming quarterly earnings call on April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The move by MVB Financial to combine its CIO and COO roles underscores the growing strategic importance of technology and operations in the regional banking industry, as institutions look to digitize their customer experiences and streamline their internal processes.