Lawrence Yanovitch is an expert in the convergence of philanthropy, technology, sustainable finance and corporate responsibility. He advises CEOs and advocates for new investment models to mainstream purpose into corporate performance and foster sustainable value creation. Lawrence is the Founder & CEO of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Network. He was previously President of the GSMA Foundation, an officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a member of the leadership team of the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA), and a faculty member at Georgetown University. Lawrence was inducted into the Legion of Honor, France's highest order of merit, in June 2024.