Dr. Jian Gao was Vice Governor at Vice Ministerial level at the China Development Bank (CDB). In 2008 he was appointed Board Member of CDB Corporation and Chairman of CDB Securities. Gao moved to CDB in 1998, where he served as Chief Economist, Director General of the Treasury Department, Assistant... Read more
Dr. Jian Gao was Vice Governor at Vice Ministerial level at the China Development Bank (CDB). In 2008 he was appointed Board Member of CDB Corporation and Chairman of CDB Securities.
Gao moved to CDB in 1998, where he served as Chief Economist, Director General of the Treasury Department, Assistant Governor, Vice Governor, and Executive Member of Board. He was also the Chairman of Sino-African Fund and Vice Chairman of Mandarin Capital.
Gao is the founder of China’s government securities market, and is considered the godfather of China’s debt capital market for his pioneering works and innovative ideas that contribute to the development of China’s debt securities market. He laid the ground work of CDB’s market based debt financing and led CDB to being the leader in financial innovation, top underwriter and the leading player in financial markets in China.
Gao graduated with a Doctorate in Finance from the Institute of Financial Sciences of the Ministry of Finance, and completed post-doctoral studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University in 1998. He started his career at the Ministry of Finance, where he was the Director General of the Department of State Debt Administration and the Director General of the Department of Laws and Regulations.
Currently, he has many roles including being a Visiting Scholar at Harvard, advising the Chinese government on international financial issues and remains a senior advisor to CDB.
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You can book Jian Gao through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jian Gao's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jian tailored to your event.
Jian Gao speaks on Asia, Banking, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jian Gao for events worldwide, subject to Jian's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jian Gao is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jian Gao on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jian can offer.
Jian Gao delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jian Gao's areas of expertise include Asia, Banking, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance. To get a clear sense of Jian's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jian Gao can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Banking, Business & Management, Economics, Economics & Finance is relevant. Details of Jian's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jian Gao is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jian Gao, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jian's current availability for your dates.