Michael Gilmore

Michael Gilmore has a diverse work history with experience in various roles and industries. Michael started their career as the Head of Research for Indonesia at DBS Vickers Securities, where they focused on the consumer sector. Michael then moved to UBS Investment Bank as the Director of Asian Consumer and Media Research, where they built a successful team and significantly improved the bank's research ranking. Michael joined Nomura next, where they established an Asian consumer equities research team and played a lead role in a major retail IPO. Michael later worked at 3 Degrees Asset Management as the Managing Principal, assisting with the launch of a new fund. However, the fund was ultimately not launched due to the Global Financial Crisis. Michael then joined HSBC as the Director of Asian Equities Sales, where they helped rebrand the franchise and improve its standing. Michael went on to serve as the Executive Producer for the movie "Boiling Point," which received several award nominations. Michael also founded The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at PCX, an organization dedicated to plastic waste cleanup and circular economy initiatives.

Michael Gilmore completed their A Levels in English, History, and Economics at Collegiate School Bristol from 1985 to 1987. Michael then pursued a BA in Economics and Politics at SOAS University of London from 1988 to 1991. Following that, they continued their education at the same institution and completed post-graduate research in the Economic History of South East Asia from 1992 to 1994. However, no degree or field of study information is available for their time at Cheltenham Bournside School & Sixth Form from 1980 to 1985.