Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
The Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellowship (FLF) is galvanizing a community of senior finance leaders to marshal the industry’s vast resources and influence to address systemic challenges and advance a more just and equitable society.
Since its founding in 2016 by Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow, Ranji Nagaswami, and Aspen Institute Trustee, Chris Varelas, FLF has launched seven classes of Fellows and inspired 148 Fellows across 24 countries to use finance as a force for societal good.
Working across the foremost financial markets and institutions worldwide, and representing a dynamic cross section of industry sectors, FLF Fellows are key decision-makers managing vital gears within the intricate machinery of global finance. During their two-year leadership journey, through intimate dialogues and deep introspection, Fellows are empowered to cultivate a lasting commitment to values-driven leadership and challenged to embrace the responsibility and opportunity they have as industry leaders to use finance as a force for societal good.
The Fellowship experience changes how leaders lead — how they run their organizations, contribute to their communities and society, and make tough decisions.
“As the number of problems in the world grow at a faster rate than the solutions to address them, leadership has never been more necessary. Leaders in finance are uniquely positioned to use their power and position to design these solutions and impact the world beyond just their organizations.”
Ranji Nagaswami (Chief Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer, Henry Crown Fellow) and Chris Varelas (Founding Partner, Riverwood Capital, Aspen Institute Trustee) Co-Founders, Aspen Finance Leaders Fellowship
