John Jovanovic has extensive experience in financing, investing, and business building across the energy and critical infrastructure industries, within the private sector and U.S. government.
Mr. Jovanovic was nominated by President Trump to serve as Chairman and President of the Export Import Bank of the United States.
Prior to his nomination, Mr. Jovanovic served as Chief Strategy Officer at Asplundh, the largest provider of critical infrastructure services across North America. At Asplundh, Mr. Jovanovic led the company’s growth initiatives and digital innovation. He also oversaw Corporate Development (including mergers and acquisitions) and External Affairs.
During his prior U.S. government service, Mr. Jovanovic was Regional Head and Managing Director for the Aegean & Western Balkans at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), America’s $60 billion development bank, opening DFC’s first ever overseas office. At DFC, he participated in countering Chinese and Russian malign influence by helping provide American led financing alternatives in the region. Mr. Jovanovic also led the implementation of President Trump’s
historic Washington Agreements on Economic Normalization between Kosovo and Serbia.
Prior to his government service, Mr. Jovanovic was Investment Director at Mercuria Energy Group, where he managed investment and business building efforts across North and South America.
Mr. Jovanovic holds a degree in Politics from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, with a double major in Finance and Management.
He is married and has four young children.
