Tanja Atanasova, CFA, CAIA

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Non Executive Director at Towercom

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tanja Atanasova is a senior finance professional with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure and private assets, currently serving as Head of Portfolio & Risk Management at John Laing. She specializes in valuation strategy and portfolio management to enhance shareholder returns. People who have worked with her describe her as intelligent, hardworking, and enthusiastic.

Outside of her corporate roles, Tanja maintains a strong connection to her heritage. This dedication was recognized when she was named to the Macedonian Diasporas "40 Under 40" list, celebrating accomplished leaders within the global Macedonian community.

Unique fact: Tanja is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Infrastructure Value
Her career is focused on optimizing asset performance and unlocking portfolio value within global infrastructure, serving on valuation and portfolio committees.
Portfolio Risk Management
She has designed and implemented effective risk management frameworks, including under AIFMD regulations, and currently leads this function at John Laing.
Board Governance
Serves as a Non-Executive Director at Towercom, providing strategic oversight and challenging management to drive growth and operational improvements.

Media Appearances

Tanja has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Non Executive Director at Towercom
4-2023
Head of Portfolio & Risk Management at John Laing
11-2022 - 3-2023
Head of Valuations at John Laing
12-2020 - 11-2022
Director, Head of Valuations at British International Investment
1-2019 - 12-2020
Finance & Risk Manager (Head of Risk) at A.P. Møller Capital

Education

2007 - 2008
MSc Finance from International University of Monaco
2005 - 2007
BSc from Anglo-American University, Prague

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Exp : 7 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Senior Designation : Non Executive Director at Towercom
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Insights For Selling To Tanja

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tanja is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tanja

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tanja move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Tanja take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Tanja

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