Director General
The Director General carries out the functions of an administrative and managerial body. He is appointed by the Board of Superintendence, with the approval of the Commission of Cardinals, from among candidates, including those from outside the Institute, who meet the requirements of competence and integrity, and have no conflicts of interest or other impediments. He may be appointed for a fixed or indefinite period. In the case of a fixed-term appointment, the term of office shall be five years and shall be renewable once. In the performance of his duties, the Director General is assisted by Management Committees.
Giovanni
Boscia
Director General
Giovanni Boscia
Director General
Giovanni Boscia has been Director General of the IOR since 1 October 2026.
He joined the Istituto per le Opere di Religione in 2019 as Head of Finance and CFO; in 2021, he also took charge of Asset Management as Head of Investments; and, since 2023, he has served as Deputy Director.
He has thirty years of experience in international financial markets at leading institutions, including Salomon Brothers, Citigroup, RBS, and Credit Suisse First Boston.
His career has unfolded primarily in London at leading investment banks and as a Senior Portfolio Manager for alternative funds. Prior to joining the IOR, he was Head of Fixed Income & Credit at Quaestio Capital SGR.
He graduated with honors from Bocconi University and earned a Master’s degree in Finance and an Executive MBA from London.
Giovanni Boscia
Director General
Giovanni Boscia has been Director General of the IOR since 1 October 2026.
He joined the Istituto per le Opere di Religione in 2019 as Head of Finance and CFO; in 2021, he also took charge of Asset Management as Head of Investments; and, since 2023, he has served as Deputy Director.
He has thirty years of experience in international financial markets at leading institutions, including Salomon Brothers, Citigroup, RBS, and Credit Suisse First Boston.
His career has unfolded primarily in London at leading investment banks and as a Senior Portfolio Manager for alternative funds. Prior to joining the IOR, he was Head of Fixed Income & Credit at Quaestio Capital SGR.
He graduated with honors from Bocconi University and earned a Master’s degree in Finance and an Executive MBA from London.
