Jonathan Larsen is now Chief Innovation Officer of Ping An Group and Chairman and CEO of the Ping An Global Voyager Fund.
Jonathan spent 18 years at Citigroup where he was most recently Global Head of the firm’s Retail Banking and Mortgage businesses, generating ~$12Bn in Revenues and spanning 19 countries. He has been at the leading edge of the financial services industry for the last 31 years across the Asia Pacific region and globally. He brings a unique blend of strategic vision, operational depth, and understanding of the new technology landscape. He has led multiple large-scale, successful businesses across a wide range of markets and has extensive experience in negotiating and managing partnerships and M&A transactions.
Prior to Citi, Jonathan was a Principal in the Financial Services Practice of global management consulting firm, Booz Allen & Hamilton where he spent eight years advising large banks and other financial institutions across Asia, Australia and New Zealand and in the United States and Europe.
Jonathan is a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Banking and Finance, Singapore and was named Retail Banker of the Year in 2011 by Asian Banker magazine. He has been widely quoted in major business publications including the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Economist as well as local media throughout Asia Pacific. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Melbourne.
Roundtable 6
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An estimated $4.5 trillion per year in additional investment and finance in emerging market and developing economies will need to be mobilized to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Emerging markets offer significant potential for investors and businesses due to their vast natural resources, young and growing populations, and increasing consumer demand.
As such, attracting capital inflow in emerging markets and developing economies countries is a critical and dynamic topic that encompasses a wide range of economic, political, and social considerations. The roundtable discussion will provide a platform to explore the key issues and solutions related to funding opportunities in different emerging market and developing economies. This discussion will bring together experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders to share insights, experiences, and strategies to address the challenges and opportunities of financing emerging markets in Africa.
Objectives:
1. To provide an understanding of the economic landscape and investment opportunities in emerging markets across the world
2. To identify the key common challenges and barriers to financing emerging markets.
3. To explore innovative financing mechanisms and strategies tailored to the continental context
4. To discuss the role of public and private sector partnerships in financing economic growth in emerging markets
5. To highlight success stories and best practices in different developed countries as examples
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