Pekka Johnson
About Pekka Johnson
Pekka Johnson is the Managing Director at Jefferies in London, with a career spanning various senior roles in the finance industry across multiple countries.
Currently at Jefferies
Pekka Johnson is the Managing Director at Jefferies, based in London, England, United Kingdom. He has held this position since 2021. His role involves overseeing the financial advisory services and capital market operations at Jefferies, leveraging his extensive experience in equity sales and business development.
Previous Role as Independent Consultant
Before joining Jefferies, Pekka Johnson worked as an Independent Consultant in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. From 2020 to 2021, he spent 10 months offering consultancy services. During this period, he provided strategic advice and insights based on his vast experience in the finance sector.
Years at CLSA
Pekka Johnson had a significant tenure at CLSA, holding various roles from 2009 to 2020. He served as Chairman Of The Board at CLSA Europe B.V. for 5 months in Amsterdam in 2019, Head of European Sales for 5 years, Global Head of Business Development for 9 years, Country Head in Hong Kong for 11 months, and Country Head in Thailand for 10 months. His diverse roles in different regions highlight his leadership and expertise in global financial markets.
Experience at Orient Global
From 2004 to 2009, Pekka Johnson was the Head of Capital Markets at Orient Global in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Over 5 years, he managed capital market operations and contributed to the company's financial growth and development in the region.
Early Career and Education
Pekka Johnson began his career as a Graduate Trainee at Mercury Asset Management from 1993 to 1996 while also pursuing his education. He holds a BSc Hons in Economics and Statistics from UCL, completed between 1990 and 1993. Additionally, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute in the UK, a qualification he achieved from 1993 to 1995. His early career included roles in Institutional Equity Sales at Kleinwort Benson, Deutsche Bank, and UBS in Hong Kong.