Mary is the head of advocacy for Asia Pacific at CFA Institute. In this role, she is responsible for developing thought leadership research and policy positions that support the mission of CFA Institute. Her 20-year career spans the corporate finance, wealth management, and fund management spheres, where she garnered a deep understanding of the financial services industry. Mary graduated from Peterhouse, Cambridge, with a degree in engineering. She is a CFA charterholder and speaks English, Putonghua, and Cantonese.
Egon Vavrek is a Director at APG Asset Management Asia and he is located in Hong Kong. Egon is working with APG’s direct equity investments in emerging markets.
Previous work experience:
Before Egon joined APG, he worked as the head of LGT Capital Management’s EMEA Equity Investments. He joined this Swiss based multi-boutique asset manager in 2008. Previously Egon held various Emerging Market roles in London, such as portfolio manager and analyst for emerging market equities.
Education:
Egon attended the ICMA Centre, part of Henley Business School in the United Kingdom, where he obtained his MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking in 2006.