Head of Global Financial Markets Committee, CAMPEA

Denis Deripasko is a seasoned senior banker and executive with over two decades of global financial services experience, specializing in corporate banking, capital markets, and strategic advisory. As Head of Global Markets at CAMPEA, Denis leverages his broad multi-product expertise to strengthen Central Africa’s private capital ecosystem and connect it with international investors.

Professional Expertise Overview

Denis brings extensive experience in:

• Corporate banking strategy, planning, and portfolio management

• ESG, green, and sustainable financing

• Emerging Market Fixed Income (EM FI), deposits, and liquidity management

• Structured finance, derivatives, FX, money markets, and digital assets tokenisation

• Executive AI and digitalisation initiatives for financial services

A proven strategic thinker and team leader, Denis has successfully developed long-term relationships with corporates, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders, while driving product innovation and implementing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and investor confidence. Prior to joining CAMPEA, Denis served as Executive Director at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), London, where he managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios across EMEA, led ESG and green financing initiatives, and oversaw digital optimisation and tokenisation projects. He has also held advisory and non-executive director roles with multiple organizations, including B Investments Group (HK), GreenTail UK, and FMC UK, providing expertise in cross-border transactions, ESG solutions, and AI-driven innovation. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, with conversational skills in French, Polish, and Czech. Denis is also active in global finance networks, green finance initiatives, and serves on multiple advisory boards in fintech, ESG, and venture capital sectors.

At CAMPEA, Denis plays a pivotal role in adapting and re-defining financial markets’ dynamics for Central Africa capital markets, building scalable investment frameworks, and supporting fund managers and institutional investors in navigating the Continent’s frontier markets. His leadership ensures CAMPEA members benefit from cutting-edge market insights, global best practices, and access to sustainable and innovative financing solutions, positioning the region as a credible and attractive destination for private capital transversal to its industries.