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About Erik Johnson

Trusted corporate advisor to global treasurers and CFO’s with an expertise in enterprise treasury and finance, digital transformation and post-merger operational and financial integration, cross border transactions and risk management. Thought leader and industry expert on market trends and macro opportunities including within emerging markets. Providing clients with planning and guidance on implementing digital transformation initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth and create long-term value. Related projects to date have yielded a cumulative global economic value of greater than $500B and generated revenues in excess of $200M.

Steps in Risk Management

Identify change, address challenges, validate strategies, and deliver tailored solutions aswell as company specific educational forums. Attaining these four steps are the foundation to assure your organization is resilient and risk-ready.

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Change

Leads to Opportunities

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Challenges

Question the Status Quo

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Validation

Operational & Financial Business Collaboration & Partnership

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Delivery

Why and How? Execution & Educational Forums

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I am pleased to recommend Erik. During our time working together, Erik expertly transitioned complex projects from planning to successful execution, showing a keen ability to manage both strategic initiatives and detailed financial analyses. His proactive approach in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies greatly benefited our team and our clients.

Joakim Lidbark
Former Global Head of CitiFX Client Solutions

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I had the pleasure of working with Erik on several high-level CFO and board projects, spanning capital risk, foreign exchange, global policy, and treasury transformation . His depth of knowledge and keen understanding of corporate priorities are unmatched. Erik’s forward-thinking approach to potential risks, coupled with his adaptability to industry and company-specific nuances, sets him apart. He is also an outstanding communicator, able to connect effectively at all levels of an organization.

Nick Pedersen,
Global Head of Digital – NatWest

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I have known and collaborated with Erik Johnson for over 25 years, beginning with our roles as regional treasury heads at Siemens—Erik in Hong Kong and myself in New York. Together, we were responsible for designing, streamlining, and implementing customized processes and protocols aimed at clarifying and managing complex corporate risk profiles across various asset classes, including interest rates, foreign exchange, credit, and commodities. This work ensured alignment with company objectives and risk management practices. Over the years, we have frequently partnered on global hedging strategies for corporate clients. Erik has dedicated his career to advancing the field of treasury risk management, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to deep understanding, integrity, and high professional standards.

Mark Cipollina,
Former CFO Siemens Capital U.S.

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I have collaborated with Erik on multiple global risk management C-suite initiatives over many years with several different corporates. His extensive experience as a corporate treasurer provided him with a deep understanding of our needs across various operational areas. Erik delivered a comprehensive policy and risk management framework that aligned with our objectives, while adhering to industry best-in-class practices. His proactive and strategic approach to identifying and addressing risks, combined with his forward-looking insight and ability to embed technology into both current and future needs, sets him apart. I highly recommend him.

Ciaran Fegan, CFA

Senior Director, FX Risk Management & Treasury Strategic Projects at Viatris

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I have had the privilege of knowing Erik for nearly 30 years. During this time, and in my previous capacity as the head of foreign exchange trading at leading global financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, I have been consistently impressed by Erik’s extensive experience in global risk management and his deep understanding of financial markets across multiple asset classes. Erik displays a disciplined approach to risk management, spanning both emerging and developed markets, and stands out as an industry leader. His strong grasp of macroeconomic themes and expertise in financial risk modeling, allow him to translate complex data into practical, effective risk management solutions that consistently deliver value for his firm and their clients. I am confident in recommending Erik for roles requiring strong leadership, strategic vision, and deep expertise in financial markets and risk management.

Christopher de la Hoyde
Former Head of Foreign Exchange Asia Pacific at RBS

Global Awards:  Corporate Risk Management

Career Summary

Global Treasury Transformation Lead

  • Senior member of the Risk Management Solutions Team and Global Lead for Global Treasury and Digital Transformation.
  • Advisor to global corporations on assessing financial risks and implementing optimal risk management solutions.
  • Author and regular industry speaker on corporate risk management themes including Digitalization, Emerging Technologies and AI/ML impact on Corporate Risk Management.
  • Lead architect for all post MA operational and financial risk management applications and industry specific policies.
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Risk Management Solutions Global Coordinator

  • Led a global team of 10 generating revenue of $125M annually, with responsibility for delivering innovative and applicable solutions relating to risk management for some of the world’s largest corporations, insurance companies and financial institutions.
  • Executed several CFO level risk management studies globally resulting in record revenue increases.
  • Conducted a unique multi-asset class risk management peer practices study and policy on behalf of the Board of Directors. Awarded “The Best Global Treasury Award” by GTNews and “The Best Foreign Exchange Solution” by Treasury Today.
  • Acted as Joint Architect of the Citi Treasury Diagnostic (CTD), a fully integrated and award-winning benchmarking tool specially designed to assess the effectiveness of treasury and working capital practices and processes – Provided comprehensive insight into 6 critical areas of treasury operations: Policy and Governance, Liquidity, Working Capital, Subsidiary Funding and Repatriation, Risk Management and Systems / Technology.
  • Led the content, research and distribution for one of the world’s leading thought leadership publications across the entire spectrum of corporate risk management with a global readership of over 5,000 clients.
  • Conducted in-depth client best practice, policy and multi-currency cash flow analysis which led to an Index basket solution.
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Head of Financial Services Managing Director

  • Led all risk management activities in Asia-Pacific with responsibility for all capital market activities, trading, leasing, receivable acquisitions, credit, counterparty risk, tax and accounting for 16 countries and 160 subsidiaries.
  • Key member of the Siemens Financial Services global development team and established one of the world’s first fully integrated in-house banks in Asia-Pacific.
  • Managed a team of 12 and managed exposure for an $8B business in the region.
  • Acted as 1 of 3 globally appointed Portfolio Risk Managers by the CFO for a $20B fixed income and FX book with sole responsibility for $2B across APAC.
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Education & Personal Interests

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Babson College (MA, USA).

International Business Studies – Linkoping University (Sweden).

Citizenship – Sweden/USA/UK Citizen.

Languages – Swedish/ English fluent.

Personal Interests – Ice Hockey, Golf, Tennis & Travel.

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