Ani Filipova

I have been an international banking executive for over 25 years, working in Bucharest, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. I spent 21 years with Citibank across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From 2015 to 2021, I was Asia Regional COO for Citibank Treasury and Trade Solutions, a $2Bn business spanning 16 countries, including India and China.

I led transformative initiatives in digital innovation and culture change. The business won the Global Banking Award for “Best Digital Bank in Asia” six years in a row and multiple Euromoney honours as "Asia's Best Transaction Bank"

In 2021, I left my corporate career to build a portfolio career, which includes:

• Founder & CEO of Change Advisory, advising on digitalization, culture, and upskilling.


• Northern Illinois University Board of Executive Advisor & Eastern Europe representative.


• Founder of Change is Possible podcast and membership community.


• Career coach for leaders.


• Judge at the GLOBAL CHANGE AWARDs.


• TEDx and keynote speaker.