Lionel C. Johnson
President, Pacific Pension & Investment Institute | Former U.S. Treasury & State | Professor of Practice
- Role
- Professor of Practice at Syracuse University - Maxwell School
- Location
- Hyattsville, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lionel C. Johnson
Leading at the intersection of global finance, diplomacy, and policy for over four decades.As President of the Pacific Pension & Investment Institute and Professor of Practice at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, I assist institutional investors in navigating complex global markets while managing $25 trillion in collective assets across 17 countries.My unique vantage point combines-Diplomatic insight from serving three U.S. Secretaries of State and postings in Haiti, the Philippines, and Kenya—providing a deep understanding of geopolitical risks affecting global markets-Financial expertise as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, shaping policy during critical economic periods-Academic rigor, teaching international relations at Maxwell, translating real-world experience into actionable insights for future leadersAt PPI, I convene pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments to address the challenges facing long-term institutional investors in Asia-Pacific and globally. My focus is on sustainable investing and strategic partnerships that create lasting value.Today’s investment landscape demands more than market knowledge—it requires an understanding of the complex interplay between policy, diplomacy, and economic forces that drive sustainable returns. This is where I add value: bridging worlds that too often operate in silos.I welcome opportunities for thought leadership, board service, and collaboration with institutional leaders committed to navigating our interconnected global economy.
Experience
Professor of Practice
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Aug 2022 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US
Education
Rutgers University
BA, Political Science
1977 — 1982
Skills
- Africa
- Budgets
- Business Development
- Civil Society
- Community Outreach
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Diplomacy
- Economics
- Editing
- European Union
- Finance
- Foreign Policy
- Fundraising
- Government
- Grant Writing
- Human Rights
- International Business
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Investment Banking
- Investments
- Leadership
- Legislative Relations
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- New Business Development
- Non-Profits
- Nonprofits
- Policy
- Policy Analysis
- Political Campaigns
- Politics
- Program Management
- Project Planning
- Public Affairs
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
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