John Bernas

CIO, LBF

John Aloysius (Luigi) Bernas is a distinguished investment expert with deep roots in private equity, healthcare, and microfinance. Serving as Chief Investment Officer at LifeBank Foundation since April 2019 and Chairman at various institutions including LifeBank and Transnational Education Solutions, Luigi has significantly influenced the financial and educational sectors. His global experience is enriched by advisory roles at firms like TONIK and LeapFrog Investments, highlighting his expertise in investment management and treasury operations. Luigi holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a MA in History/East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia, underlining his broad academic and professional foundation.