Catherine Flax
Catherine Flax (born 4 December 1964) is the Chief Executive Officer of Pefin, the world's first Artificial Intelligence Financial Advisor.[1] A former Wall Street executive, Flax previously served as Managing Director and Head of Commodity Derivatives, Foreign Exchange and Local Markets, Americas at BNP Paribas and as Chief Marketing Officer for J.P.Morgan in London.[2] Flax has been a leader in the FinTech space, serving on the boards of many organizations such as Digital Asset Holdings, a market leading blockchain company and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).[3] Prior to becoming CEO of Pefin, Flax was an advisor to the company in matters of Marketing Regulation, Compliance, Business Development, Strategy and International Growth.[4]
Early Life
Flax was born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Newton, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1985 from Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Flax went on to attend Brown University, earning a Master of Arts degree in Economics in 1987.[5]
Professional career
Prior to entering Wall Street, Flax had a diverse career, which consisted of being a professor of Finance and Economics at The University of Nebraska, a political consultant and as a financial analyst issuing municipal bonds for the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma.[5] Her interest in business was born from working with her father in a small family restaurant and his real estate business.[6] A focus on Economics and Finance was further motivated from listening to a talk by the chief economist of Texaco, a US-based oil firm, while she was completing her undergraduate degree.
In 1995, Flax entered The Williams Companies, an Oklahoma based oil and gas company working on the Commodities trading floor in complex deal structuring. Flax played a key role in helping Williams Company grow and establish itself in the energy trading business after the US electricity markets were deregulated.
In 1998, Flax left The Williams Companies to join Morgan Stanley where she was eventually promoted to Executive Director, managing North America Power origination from their headquarters in New York City.[7]
In 2004, Flax moved to UBS, serving as Managing Director and running North America Power and Gas origination in Stamford, Connecticut.
In 2005, Flax left UBS to join J.P. Morgan as Head of Global Commodities and Sales and Structuring. Flax led the team managing the client facing business across all asset classes, as well as environmental markets, sales, trading and origination. She co-headed Energy trading from 2007-2008.
In 2011, Flax moved to J.P.Morgan's London office and became the CEO of Commodities for Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as Global Head of Commodity Finance Business. She led the team responsible for structuring and implementing financial solutions for clients by leveraging the firm's extensive physical and financial commodities capabilities. She was responsible for the growth and development of the Commodities business in the market, including trading, sales and research.
In 2012, Flax served as Chief Marketing Officer for J.P.Morgan, leading a global team of more than 600 people. She was responsible for covering all aspects of client and internal marketing, including brand, events, sponsorship and advertising.
In 2013, Flax left J.P.Morgan to join BNP Paribas' New York office, serving as Managing Director and Head of Commodities, Foreign Exchange and Local Markets, Americas.[8]
In 2015, Flax entered the financial technology industry, becoming an Advisor to Pefin – the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Financial Advisor, based in New York City. Flax advised Pefin in matters of Marketing, Regulation, Business Development and International Growth. In 2017, Flax was announced Chief Executive Officer of Pefin.[9]
Accolades and Philanthropy
Flax has won numerous accolades, including 'Most Influential Woman in European Investment Banking' in 2012 and being one of the '100 Most Influential Women in European Financial Markets' in 2010 and 2011. A long-time champion of diversity, she has also served on the J.P.Morgan Investment Banking Inclusive Leadership Council as well as on the J.P.Morgan Chase Diversity Council. During her time at BNP Paribas, she was an active participant in the Diversity Council, and was a member of the Innovation board where she worked to promote how banks can work with FinTech startups. Service to the community has always been a priority for Flax, who has worked with a number of significant non-profit organizations, such as being on the board of Part of the Solution (POTS) in the Bronx, New York, and being on the Wall Street Advisory council for the Texas A&M Business School. Her contributions led to her induction into the Academy of Women leaders by the YWCA.[10]
Personal life
Flax is married to Roman Kosecki. She has three sons and a granddaughter. She currently resides in New York City.[8]
References
- ↑ "Pefin Leverages Artificial Intelligence To Provide A Comprehensive Set Of Financial Advisory Services". Superb Crew. Superb Crew. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ Butcher, Dan. "J.P. Morgan's commodities CEO who left for AI start-up: Don't go into banking unless you're "jazzed" about it". eFinancialCareers. eFinancialCareers. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "Pefin Leverages Artificial Intelligence To Provide A Comprehensive Set Of Financial Advisory Services". Superb Crew. Superb Crew. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "Pefin Welcomes Catherine Flax as Chief Executive Officer". Benzinga. Benzinga. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vassar, Grant. "Speaker encourages students to flex "muscle" outside of comfort zone". Texas A&M University. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ Flax, Catherine. "The Multi-Career Life". Medium. A Medium Corporation. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ Pengelly, Mark. "Catherine Flax" (PDF). BNP Paribas. Risk Publications. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Flax, Catherine. "Catherine Flax". LinkedIn. LinkedIn Corporation. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "Pefin Welcomes Catherine Flax as Chief Executive Officer". Benzinga. Benzinga. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
|Authors list=missing|1=(help) - ↑ "Catherine Flax". American Banker. PRWeb. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
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