Speaker: Joanna Borg Caruana

Joanna Borg Caruana is an accomplished economist and ESG Senior Manager at a leading financial institution, where she spearheads the design and implementation of the sustainability strategy across the organization. With over 16 years of experience in financial services, she brings a wealth of expertise in economic analysis, forecasting, and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into risk assessment frameworks and corporate decision-making. Joanna holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Malta and has built her career on bridging the gap between financial performance and sustainable impact. She is particularly passionate about making sustainability both actionable and measurable, ensuring that ESG considerations are embedded into the core of banking operations and governance structures. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing responsible finance, equipping institutions with the tools to navigate regulatory expectations, stakeholder demands, and long-term value creation. As an educator, Joanna brings not only technical expertise but also practical insights from leading ESG strategy in the financial sector, inspiring learners to view sustainability as a driver of innovation, resilience, and ethical leadership.