Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Ani Filipova, to learn the value of being curious and creative in the customer discovery process. This workshop is relevant to any person who has an interest in designing products, services, or systems that serve other people (customers, clients, constituents, etc.). 

Ani Filipova is the founder and CEO of Change Advisory. She is a Change Advisor, Career Coach, Lecturer, Speaker, and Podcaster. 

Ani has been an international banking executive for over 20 years. She was involved in the original setup and ongoing management of three banks, including Citibank in Bulgaria. 

Her career took her to Bucharest, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Between 2015 and 2021, she was the Regional Chief Operating Officer for Citibank Treasury and Trade Solutions in Asia, covering 16 countries, including India and China. Ani's focus was on transformation, digitization, and culture change. They won Euromoney Best Bank for transaction services three times during this period; They won various categories of the Global Finance Best Digital Bank awards each year since 2017. 

Then, in April 2021, she decided to quit her high-flying job and try something different. Ani and her family left Hong Kong and moved all the way back to Europe. They live in Athens and created a completely different life. 

Ani has successfully developed a dynamic portfolio career, leveraging her extensive corporate experience. 

• Founder of “Change Advisory” to help financial institutions formulate and implement strategies for digital, cultural and business model transformation. 
• Representing the University of Northern Illinois (NIU) in Eastern Europe 
• Judge at the Global Change Awards, London 
• Keynote and TEDx speaker 
• Career Coach for Leaders 
• Committee Member for "European Women on Boards," – New members committee. Founded chapters in Greece and Bulgaria. 
• Founder and host of "Change is possible" podcast, a platform dedicated to career pivots and career growth with guest Corporate Leaders, Entrepeniers and Creators. The podcast has achieved notable recognition, ranking as #6 in the Top 30 Career Change Podcasts 

Find more information here: Personal site: https://anifilipova.me/ 

“Change is possible” podcast: https://changeispossible.site/ 

linkedin.com/in/anifilipova 

This event is passport credit eligible. This event is open to the public and students of any major are encouraged to attend.