Giovanna Arias

CEO

New York, New York, United States22 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving digital transformation across industries.
  • Proven track record in M&A and strategic partnerships.
  • Passionate advocate for sustainability in technology.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Fintech and Operations with a focus on sustainability.

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Skills

Core Skills

OperationsStrategic PartnershipsStrategic PlanningVenture CapitalBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsPayment ServicesTechnology StrategyBusiness Operations

Other Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)International ExpansionSupply Chain OptimizationZelleApple PayGlobal TreasuryBusiness StrategyRTPReal-time Data AcquisitionElectronic PaymentsBusiness Growth StrategiesFinancial ReportingCorporate FinanceManagerial FinanceBusiness

About

Giovanna is a seasoned strategy and operations executive, venture capitalist, board member, and tech leader, as well as a proud Latina, wife, and mother of boys. Her career spans Finance, Law, and Technology, with a focus on leveraging technology to drive sustainability. As the Chief Operating Officer at AROS Group, Giovanna oversees Operations, Finance, and Technology while fostering impactful social partnerships locally and globally. She excels in facilitating data-driven change management and spearheading digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies, private sectors, and the U.S. Federal Government. Renowned for her leadership, Giovanna is skilled in executive communication, strategic thinking, and empowering teams to innovate and execute transformative visions. She is dedicated to optimizing processes that enhance efficiency and drive growth. A lifelong New Yorker, Giovanna combines values-driven strategy with cutting-edge technology and sustainability to revolutionize luxury packaging. Real people connecting with people—no red tape, no barriers, just results for both sides.

Experience

22 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs
Average Tenure
4 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Aros group | formerly jujin ny

2 roles

Chief Operating Officer

Promoted

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · New York, New York, United States

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)International ExpansionSupply Chain OptimizationOperationsStrategic Partnerships

Global Director, Strategy & Operations

Oct 2021Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos · New York, New York, United States

International ExpansionSupply Chain OptimizationOperationsStrategic Planning

Meridian ridge capital

Founder & Managing Partner

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · New York, New York, United States

Venture CapitalBusiness Development

U.s. bank

3 roles

Change Management Manager, SVP

Promoted

Apr 2021Oct 2021 · 6 mos

  • Corporate & Commercial Banking / Wholesale Lending Transformation Initiative
  • Change Management
International ExpansionChange Management

Deal Development Manager, VP

Feb 2015Apr 2021 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • M&A / Payment Services / RTP / Zelle / Global Treasury Management
ZelleApple PayGlobal TreasuryStrategic PlanningMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business Strategy+3

Business Operations Manager, VP

Oct 2012Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Global Treasury Management - Sales
  • Manufacturing & Industrial I Technology & Telecommunications I Financial Services & Insurance I Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources I Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals I Retail, Consumer Goods & Hospitality I Transportation I Logistics & Automotive I Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure

Ga consulting group

Senior Consultant Strategy Operations

Sep 2016Sep 2021 · 5 yrs · New York, New York, United States

  • Partnered with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies worldwide to deliver impactful process improvements and drive revenue growth.

U.s. department of commerce

Technology and Strategy Consultant

Aug 2011Oct 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Led technology and strategic initiatives to support federal innovation, streamline operations, and enhance data-driven decision-making for the U.S. Department of Commerce

Simon & gilman attorneys at law

2 roles

Business Ops Manager, VP

Promoted

Oct 2008Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Real-time Data AcquisitionElectronic PaymentsTechnology Strategy

Senior Paralegal

Sep 2002Oct 2008 · 6 yrs 1 mo · New York City Metropolitan Area

Business Growth StrategiesBusiness Operations

Education

FIU Chapman Graduate School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Finance

The City University of New York

Bachelor's Degree — International Relations and Affairs

Cathedral High School NYC

NYS Regents High School Diploma

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