Career Biography

Silvana Puente is a distinguished Peruvian lawyer and compliance executive with extensive expertise in corporate law, financial regulation, and governance. She currently serves as the Head of Legal, Compliance, and Governance at Bank of China – Peru, where she leads key legal and regulatory operations for one of the world’s foremost international banking institutions operating in Latin America. In this capacity, Silvana plays an instrumental role in ensuring the bank’s compliance with both local and international legal frameworks. She manages legal risk and drives corporate governance efforts in a complex, cross-border environment, reinforcing the institution’s operational integrity and strategic resilience.

Her multidisciplinary background is a cornerstone of her effectiveness. Silvana holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northwestern University and an MBA from INCAE Business School–Adolfo Ibáñez, a combination that uniquely positions her at the intersection of legal expertise and business strategy. This dual foundation enables her to approach financial and regulatory challenges with a comprehensive, solution-driven mindset.

Beyond her executive responsibilities, Silvana is committed to legal education and professional development. She serves as a professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), where she teaches postgraduate courses in banking law, financial regulation, and compliance. Through this role, she contributes to shaping the next generation of legal professionals in Peru. Silvana’s legal journey began at PUCP, one of the country’s leading academic institutions, where she earned her law degree. Since then, she has cultivated a career distinguished by academic rigor, leadership, and a strong presence in high-stakes regulatory environments.

Her key strengths include proven leadership in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering frameworks within a global banking context, a deep understanding of Peruvian financial law enhanced by international legal training, and the ability to seamlessly bridge legal theory and practical application. She is particularly adept at guiding institutions through regulatory transformations, managing legal risk, and navigating cross-border legal complexities.