Global Sovereign Advisory (‘GSA’) is an independent firm dedicated to advising States and State-owned entities around the world on strategic matters.
GSA promotes a holistic approach to the public sector, addressing economic, financial as well as policy issues.
We are committed to impartial advice
We work on the side of Sovereign and State-owned entities, and are free of any conflict of interests
We only take on assignments/defend causes we believe in
We are fully dedicated and work with passion for our clients and the projects we have decided to support
We put our clients first, at the center of all our actions
We propose tailor-made solutions and assemble best-in-class teams
We believe in connecting expertise across fields
We work with a network of renowned experts and partners worldwide
We value an action-driven and problem-solving approach
We deliver rapid and impactful results
Meritocracy is our DNA and we promote excellence
We deliver with the highest standards
Anne-Laure S. Kiechel
Anne-Laure’s experience spans more than 20 years in debt/capital markets and Sovereign Advisory, at both government and SOE levels.
In 2009, she joined Rothschild in Paris, working in the Financial Advisory group. She became Partner in 2014. From 2015 onwards, she focused on Sovereign Advisory matters, a practice she contributed structuring and developing before being appointed Global Head.
Anne-Laure started her career at Lehman Brothers in 1999, working in several departments in New York, London, and Paris. She, amongst other activities, headed Lehman Brothers’ Global Finance practice for Northern Europe.
In 2015, Anne-Laure co-founded Youthonomics, an index which ranks countries according to youth-friendliness.
In 2019, she founded Global Sovereign Advisory (“GSA”), an independent structure providing holistic advice to States and SOEs on public policy and financial matters.
Anne-Laure graduated from HEC and Sankt Gallen; and holds a Masters’ degree in Mathematics.
GSA’s team and network are composed of a group of international highly skilled and experienced professionals, including seasoned specialists in the public sector space, country experts, former high-level civil servants, former IFIs senior officials, as well as recognized academics and lawyers. We altogether combine more than 10 nationalities, nearly 100 years of expertise and exposure to more than 50 countries around the world.
Core team
Clémence Ancelin View more
Sophie Borra View more
Pierre Chamouard View more
Benoit Chervalier View more
George Chouliarakis View more
Quentin Comet View more
Elena L. Daly View more
Sophie Deshaires View more
Simeon Djankov View more
Thomas Gillet View more
Anne-Laure S. Kiechel View more
Alexis Loublier View more
Rabi Nawaz View more
Elena Papadopoulou View more
Spiros Papakonstantinou View more
Mathilde Périnet View more
Léo Renaudin View more
Anupurba Roy View more
at Sciences Po Paris
GSA co-created and is the sole sponsor of the Chair in Sovereign Debt at Sciences Po, Paris.
Global Sovereign Advisory offers a unique proposition in the Sovereign Advisory space based on 6 pillars:
1. Strategic advisor
Free of any conflict of interest, we act only on structural issues for our clients.
2. Pure player in the Sovereign Advisory space
We only advise in situations where States and State-owned entities are involved
3. Holistic approach
Global approach to public sector problematics addressing economic, financial as well as policy issues as a whole
4. Unique responsiveness and agility
Very quick decision process/ turn around
5. Cross-disciplinary expertise
We team up with renowned experts, other organizations, and local counterparts to mobilize a best-in- class dedicated team for each situation
6. Direct access to resource providers
A broad network of donors and investors
We have a unique comprehensive skillset thanks to in-house strategic, financial as well as communication skills combined with an original, result driven mindset promoting connectivity between fields, sectors and people worldwide.
We believe technical knowledge needs to go along with in-depth regional expertise to bear fruits. This is why we have developed a strong intelligence of the institutions, culture and political characteristics of the regions and countries where we operate in (Africa, Europe, Latam, Middle East).
Our competences result from a proven track record in terms of number of countries advised and situations covered, including landmark/ reference ones. That extensive experience has allowed us to build a broad and deep network as well as extremely strong relationships with actors involved in the Sovereign space
Macro-fiscal policy
Economic strategy
Public sector perimeter
Financing strategy
At GSA, we look for team members combining an entrepreneurial, agile and solution-oriented mindset with the commitment and dedication required to meet the standards of excellence our clients expect from us.
We value team work and collaboration as well as a positive mindset.
We look for proactive people, who are able to think and deliver beyond the precisely defined scope of their responsibilities, and with an international profile.
As we propose tailor made and innovative solutions to our clients, we value pragmatism and creativity.
