Deputy Head of Primary Markets
London Stock Exchange Group
As deputy head of primary markets Jon Edwards helps to oversee the work of London Stock Exchange’s Primary Markets team in the CIS and Asia Pacific regions. Jon is personally responsible for developing the London Stock Exchange's business in Asia Pacific, the CIS regions and Mongolia, spending a majority of his time working with companies, advisors and regulators in the region interested in London Stock Exchange markets. Jon and his teams in London, Hong Kong and Beijing work to promote both Main Market and AIM listings and work with companies to increase their profile among London’s investment community.
Mr Edwards studied at Columbia University where he received his BA degree in Russian studies and joint JD/MBA degree in business and law. He joined the London Stock Exchange in August 2003, before which he worked on private equity transactions for Incepta Ventures UK Limited, Delta Capital and BNP-Invest. Mr Edwards has fifteen years of experience working with international companies in the natural resources, consumer products, real estate and TMT sectors.