– UK, London – Lion Finance Group PLC (LON: BGEO) announced the appointment of Karine Hirn to its Board as an independent Non-Executive Director effective from 7 April 2025, bringing a wealth of international investment and sustainability experience.
Karine Hirn has also joined the Audit Committee, the Risk Committee, and the Nomination Committee.
The Company also announced that Hanna Loikkanen will step down from the Board and as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, to be replaced by Véronique McCarroll as SID with effect from the 2025 AGM.
About Karine Hirn
Karine Hirn has broad international investment experience, with a strong insight into trends, industries as well as emerging and frontier markets. She is a partner, co-founder, and Chief Sustainability Officer of East Capital Group and Chair of the boards of East Capital Luxembourg-domiciled management company and fund structures. Currently a French Trade Advisor and an honorary member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Ms Hirn is also an advisor to the Center for Emerging Markets at Northeastern University in Boston and is a frequent commentator on emerging markets and sustainable investing at international conferences and in the media. Previously, she was China’s Chief Representative in Shanghai and CEO of East Capital in Sweden, Board Director of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and Vice Chair of the Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
About Lion Finance Group PLC
Lion Finance Group PLC is an FTSE 250 holding company whose main subsidiaries provide banking and financial services focused on the high-growth Georgian and Armenian markets through leading, customer-centric, universal banks – Bank of Georgia in Georgia and Ameriabank in Armenia. By building on our competitive strengths, we are committed to driving business growth, sustaining high profitability, and generating strong returns while creating opportunities for our stakeholders and making a positive contribution in the communities where we operate.
For more information: https://lionfinancegroup.uk/
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