LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jeffrey Sachs, an Economics Professor and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. Jeffrey received his Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in Economics from Harvard University. He has held the Special Advisor role to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and has authored numerous bestselling books. Professor Sachs’ works have influenced the development of many economies, helping them end hyperinflation and transition from communist to market economies. Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jonathan Kaye, the Partner, Managing Director, and Head of Business Services at Moelis & Company. Prior to his current role, Jonathan spent over 20 years in the financial services industry. His career spans investment banking and hedge fund research, including firms such as JPMorgan, Jefferies, Sandell Asset Management, Twin Capital Management, and Citi. Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Organic Chemistry from Tufts University and completed a JD degree at Duke. Recorded in March 2023.

As the final episode of the term, join us for a fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nick Studer, the President and CEO of Oliver Wyman Group. Prior to his current role, Nick has had over 20 years of experience consulting in the UK, Continental Europe and North America for Oliver Wyman. Nick graduated with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge and helped set up TheCityUK body, an industry group focused on UK economic competitiveness. Thank you for tuning into LSE Focal Point this term, we will be back after exams!  Recorded in April 2023.

Join us for another sensational episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Rajesh Agrawal, the Deputy Mayor of London for Business since 2016. Prior to his current role, he was an entrepreneur who founded RationalFX in 2005, and Xendpay in 2014. Rajesh holds a bachelor of business administration and MBA from Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore, India and is the Chairman of London & Partners, London’s official investment and tourism promotion agency. He was also appointed Chair of Oxfam’s Enterprise Development Programme in 2015 and has been a Patron of the Prince’s Trust for many years. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another sublime episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Gregory Peters, the Co-Chief Investment Officer at PGIM Fixed Income. Before he joined the company he was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. Gregory holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The College of New Jersey and an MBA from Fordham University. He is also a senior portfolio manager for various strategies at PGIM Fixed Income. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another engrossing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Keith Wade, the Chief Economist at Schroder. Prior to his current role, he was a researcher at London Business School’s Centre for Economic Forecasting. Keith holds a bachelor’s and master's degree in economics from the LSE and is a trustee for the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.  Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ericka Leslie, the Chief Administrative Officer at Goldman Sachs. She is also the Co-Chair of the Partnership Committee, Firmware New Activity Committee and Firmware Operational Risk and Resilience Committee, a firmware champion for ‘Launch with GS’ and a member of the Management Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee. Prior to her current roles, she was the Global Head of Operations and Platform Engineering for the Global Markets Division at Goldman Sachs.  Recorded in September 2022.

Join us for another wonderful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Igno van Waesberghe, the Partner, Head of Europe and Co-Head of Insurance at Aquiline Capital Partners. Prior to his current role, he was Vice President in Corporate Finance at Deutsche Bank and started his career at JP Morgan. Igno holds a Master’s of Laws in International Tax Law at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Rob Watson, the President at Rolls-Royce Electrical. Rob joined the group as a Regional Director, held a number of different management leadership roles and was Chief of Staff to the group CEO. Rob holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Foreign Policy from the University of Leeds and started his career as a diplomat with the British Foreign Office. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Mike Kuehnel, the Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Management Board at Flow Traders. Prior to his current role, he was a Partner at Bain & Company leading the Investment Banking and Financial Markets Infrastructure area. Mike holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.  Recorded in September 2022.