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Ian Glasner

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Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ian Glasner leads HSBCs global teams for emerging technology, innovation, and ventures, focusing on AI, digital assets, and quantum computing. A Carnegie Mellon graduate with dual degrees in Engineering and Business, his prior experience includes roles at Google Cloud and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and he also founded a restaurant tech startup.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Young Global Leader
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Enterprise AI Adoption
He is focused on implementing enterprise-grade AI to improve customer experiences and has spoken about HSBC’s strategy of pairing internal engineering with frontier model innovation.
Quantum in Finance
His team at HSBC collaborated with IBM on a world-first trial showcasing the potential of quantum computers in solving challenges in algorithmic bond trading.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Young Global Leader
World Economic Forum
8-2023
Group Head of Emerging Technology, Innovation, and Ventures
HSBC
1-2022
Board Member
Global Fund for Children
2-2021 - 8-2023
Managing Director and Chief of Staff, Digital Business Services
HSBC
2020 - 2021
Product Launch, Google Cloud
Google
In the press

Media appearances

Meet the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026. Featured in World Economic Forum
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Global Fund for Children announces new Board member. Featured in Global Fund for Children
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Carnegie Mellon University
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