ANTHONY LIPP
Senior Advisor
Anthony is a recognized global expert in strategic transformation across financial services including banking, capital markets, wealth management, payments and insurance. He serves top management on strategy, corporate development, enterprise transformation, innovation and AI. He has delivered substantial cost reduction, revenue growth and improved capital efficiency. He supports founders of disruptive startups to accelerate maturity. He is widely cited and published in leading industry media. He is based in New York and London.
Expertise
Corporate Strategy, M&A, Enterprise Transformation, Digitization, New Business Models, Business Case Development
Roles
Board Member, Venture Capital, Executive Advisor
Partner and Practice Leader roles with McKinsey & Co and PwC; Global Head of Strategy, IBM Financial Services
Client Experience
American Express, Barclays, Bradesco, Citigroup, DBS, DoD, Itau, JP Morgan Chase, Westpac, UBS, Zurich
anthony.lipp@thinkadvisors.co
LIKHIT WAGLE
Senior Advisor
Likhit is a distinguished leader in financial services, known for his outstanding executive presence and ability to build instant credibility with senior leaders and boards. A highly engaging communicator, he consistently inspires, challenges, and energizes board-level executives, fostering meaningful dialogue and sparking new thinking at the highest levels of global banking and insurance. Likhit is based in London.
Expertise
New Business Models, Exponential Technologies, Enterprise Transformation, Digitization, Client Engagement, Business Case
Roles
Executive Advisor
Partner and practice leader roles with PwC; General Manager, IBM Global Banking & Financial Markets
Client Experience
Allianz, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, KBC, Westpac, State Bank of India, DBS
likhit.wagle@thinkadvisors.co
KWAFO OFORI-BOATENG
Senior Advisor
Kwafo is a globally renowned expert in enterprise-wide digital transformation and business model innovation. With a unique ability to drive cost reductions, revenue growth, and market share expansion, he leverages innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches to maximize competitive performance. He was educated at Miami University and the University of Pittsburgh. He is based in Melbourne and New York.
Expertise
AI-enabled Business Transformation, Corporate Governance, Digital Customer Experience Transformation, Business Architecture Optimization, Operating Model Transformation, Technology-led Transformation, Cost Optimization, Technology Risk Management
Roles
Executive Advisor
Managing Partner, IBM Consulting, Australia; Global Front Office Leader, IBM Financial Services; Leadership roles with TIAA
Client Experience
Bank of America, Barclays, Bendigo, Bradesco, Isbank, Macquarie, PNC, Westpac
kwafo@thinkadvisors.co
PABLO SUAREZ
Senior Advisor
Pablo has extensive business knowledge within the Banking Industry backed by his extensive experience in restructuring, implementing, and developing transformation and innovation initiatives. He has delivered large complex programs across the all financial services sector segments and across all geographies. He has line experience with leading global financial institutions as a strategist and a consultant, working with CEOs, line of business executives and CIOs. He is recognized as one of the leading global subject matter experts and thought leaders on transformation and execution in the financial services industry. He is based in New York.
Expertise
Digital transformation, operations improvement, automation, AI-enablement, systems integration, complex program management
Roles
Board Chairman, Venture Capital, Executive Advisor
CxO roles with Santander and Citibank; Regional leadership roles with IBM in Europe and Latin America. Global Financial Services Leader, IBM Global Center of Competence
Client Experience
Bank of America, Barclays, Lloyds, JP Morgan Chase, Banorte, BBVA, Citigroup, Garanti, Isbank, BCP, Itau, Bradesco
pablo.suarez@thinkadvisors.co
