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Anushka Bogdanov

@anushkabogdanov

Climate and sustainable finance executive at Risk Insights who pioneered Africa’s first AI model for ESG.

South Africa
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At Risk Insights, which I founded in 2009, I pioneered the first AI model for ESG for the African continent. I’ve worked in over 54 countries on risk and financial models, and developed climate risk methodologies, ESG ratings and carbon disclosure frameworks.

My executive career includes senior positions at ABSA, Nedbank, DBSA and Fitch Ratings, where I developed expertise in enterprise risk, credit analysis and capital markets. I’ve advised governments, regulators, financial institutions and investors on climate strategy, ESG integration and sustainable finance.

My current research examines links between carbon emissions, ESG performance, climate disclosure and investment outcomes in emerging markets. I also develop and deliver executive programmes in carbon markets, climate finance and ESG, and contribute to international discussions through the World Economic Forum New Champions Advisory Board and the CASI Steering Committee.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Founder & Chair

Risk Insights

Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 10 months)

Founded and leads Risk Insights, an AI-powered ESG and climate risk analytics business. Pioneered the first AI model for ESG in Africa and worked in over 54 countries on risk and financial models.

Development Bank of Southern Africa logoDA

Group Divisional Credit Executive

Development Bank of Southern Africa

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)

Led credit risk management as Group Divisional Credit Executive at DBSA.

Fitch International logoFI

Director Head of Banking Sector

Fitch International

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 11 months)

Directed banking sector analysis for South Africa, rest of Africa, and emerging markets.

ABSA Corporate and Merchant Bank logoAB

Senior Credit Risk Manager

ABSA Corporate and Merchant Bank

Jan 1993 - Dec 1999 (6 years 11 months)

Held various senior credit risk management positions for various asset classes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UU

University of Northampton UK

Doctorate, ESG Disclosure, ESG Ratings, and Market Capitalisation

Doctorate specializing in the evaluation of ESG disclosure, ESG ratings, and market capitalisation of JSE-listed companies, obtained in 2025.

HS

Harvard Business School

Advanced Certified Corporate Director, Corporate Governance

Advanced Certified Corporate Director program completed in 2024.

UL

University of Cambridge – Institute for Sustainable Leadership

Sustainable Business Leadership, Sustainable Business Leadership

Sustainable Business Leadership program completed in 2022.

ES

Executive Program University of Singularity

Executive Development Program, Executive Development

Executive Development Program completed in 2017.

SC

Schulich School of Business – Canada

Ethics, Values, Strategy, and Innovation, Ethics, Values, Strategy, and Innovation

Ethics, Values, Strategy, and Innovation program completed in 2005.

UT

University of Toronto

Treasury and Risk Management, Treasury and Risk Management

Treasury and Risk Management course completed in 2005.

BE

Bank Seta EDP

Executive Development Program, Executive Development

Executive Development Program in Canada completed in 2005.

PS

Programming SAS 1,2&3

Computer Programming, Computer Programming

Computer Programming course completed in 2004.

BU

Buckinghamshire Business School UK

Master of Business Administration, International Financial Management

Master's in Business Administration (International Financial Management) obtained in 2003.

BU

Buckinghamshire Business School UK

Post Graduate Diploma, Financial Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (Honours) obtained in 2000.

AI

ABSA Development Initiative

Executive Development Program, Executive Development

Executive Development Program completed in 1996.

UD

University of Durban-Westville

Bachelor of Administration, Political Science

Bachelor of Administration in Political Science obtained in 1993.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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