ANTHONY LIPP
Senior Advisor

Anthony is a recognized global expert in strategic transformation across banking, capital markets, wealth management, payments and insurance. He serves top management on strategy, corporate development, digital 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.

Anthony is based in New York and London.

Expertise
Corporate Strategy, M&A, Enterprise Transformation, Digitization, New Business Models, Financial Modeling

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.

Kwafo 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.

Pablo 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

THOMAS HAGER
Senior Advisor

Thomas has deep global experience with financial institutions across all banking, financial markets and insurance. Clients have ranged from large global SIFIs to small and mid-tier finanical institutions. He serves top management seeking to transform their IT and operations functions and to respond to industry changes and regulatory requirements. He has focused on end-to-end digitization and leveraging innovation to drive customer satisfaction. He has led global sales and services teams, creating business development strategies and implemented and operated across multiples lines of business.

Thomas is based in Germany.

Expertise
Client enagement, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Enterprise Transformation

Roles
Advisory Board Member, Venture Capital, Executive Advisor

Global VP, Financial Services, Lenovo; Managing Director, IBM Integrated Accounts; VP IBM Industry Platforms Unit

Client Experience
Deutsche Bank, UBS, Bank of China

thomas.hager@thinkadvisors.co