Amédée Levillain

CEO and cofounder of Knowa and Zephyrus Partners

Amédée Levillain is the CEO and cofounder of Knowa, an award-winning pensions governance platform powered by artificial intelligence that is trusted by over 500 pension plan trustee boards managing more than £150 billion in assets. Under his leadership, Knowa is set to expand to over 700 pension plans by mid-2025 and is planning to launch in the US market, targeting 401(k) and defined benefit (DB) plans, in H1 2025. In addition to his role at Knowa, Levillain is also the CEO and cofounder of Zephyrus Partners, a leading corporate-only pension advisory firm in the United Kingdom that advises multinational companies on the management of their DB schemes. Since its inception, he has played a pivotal role in some of the most high-profile deals in the pension industry. Prior to founding Knowa and Zephyrus Partners, Levillain served as vice president at J.P. Morgan in the insurance and pension group, where he specialized in developing coverage for German, Dutch, and French clients. He is also a school governor in London, giving him firsthand experience of not-for-profit board membership. Levillain is a passionate advocate for innovation in the pension industry and is recognized as a leading figure in the field. His contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of pension governance and advisory services.