LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Colin Armstrong, a Partner at Bain & Company in New York. Prior to his current role, he worked extensively across Bain’s Consumer Products, Operating Model, and M&A practices, focusing on divestiture transactions and advising clients across both EMEA and the US. Colin holds a BA in International Studies and French from Willamette University and an MSc in Management from the London School of Economics.Recorded in Aug, 2025

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Russell Graham, the Head of Product Enablement Europe at Vanguard. Prior to his current role, he was a fixed income portfolio manager at BlackRock and began his career in Franklin Templeton’s management training program. Russell holds a BS in Finance from Santa Clara University and an MS in Finance from Golden Gate University, and he is passionate about developing teams and helping individuals achieve their investment goals.Recorded in June, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sophia Damianou, the Managing Director of Evercore’s Private Capital Advisory group in London. Prior to her current role, she led fundraising and investor relations at Northleaf, CapeView, and Mesirow, after starting her career in Credit Suisse’s Prime Brokerage capital introduction team. Sophia holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MSc in Law and Economics from the LSE, and a BSc from UCL, and is also a Non-Executive Director of the EasyCredit Group.Recorded in July, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Helen Keen, the Head of UK Private Banking at Arbuthnot Latham. Prior to her current role, she was Managing Director at Coutts and also held senior positions spanning transformation and credit across private and commercial banking. Helen holds over 30 years of experience in the banking sector and is a dedicated leader in driving client-focused transformation initiatives.Recorded in June, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Burkhard Boeckem, the Chief Technology Officer at Hexagon. Prior to his current role, he was the CTO of Hexagon’s Geosystems division and earlier led transformative innovations in industrial metrology and reality capture technologies. Burkhard holds a PhD in Geodesy from ETH Zurich, where he received the ETH Medal for Outstanding Research, as well as a Master’s degree from the University of Bonn.Recorded in April, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jan Olsson, the Managing Director and CEO of Deutsche Bank Nordic. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Corporate Finance in the Nordic Region and as Assistant to a Deutsche Bank board member overseeing investment banking and corporate finance. Jan holds degrees from the London School of Economics, Pomona College, the Wharton School, and the Lauder Institute, and is a strong advocate for strategic networking and mentoring the next generation of finance professionals.Recorded in May, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by William Hobbs, the Head of Multi-Asset Wealth at Barclays UK Wealth Management. Prior to his current role, he was an equity analyst covering the European retail sector and later pursued further study in economic development and history. William holds a Master’s degree in Economic History from the London School of Economics and is the host of Barclays' popular “Word on the Street” podcast, where he shares market insights with a wide audience.Recorded in July, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Paul Moody, the Managing Director of Global Partnerships and Client Solutions at CFA Institute. Prior to his current role, he was the Client Solutions Director at Aviva Investors and a pioneer of the UK’s first ESG fund product. Paul holds a degree in Economics and is a longstanding advocate for sustainable finance, actively working to democratise financial education and build capacity in emerging markets.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Matthew Prest, the Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at Moelis & Company. Prior to his current role, he was the Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Restructuring team at Close Brothers, the Director of Restructuring at M&G Investment Management, and a Senior Manager in the Restructuring team at KPMG. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Warwick and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.Recorded in March, 2025

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Victor Lee Meng Teck, the CEO of CIMB Bank Singapore and CIMB Growth Markets. Prior to his current role, he held senior leadership positions at Citibank, Standard Chartered, and UOB, with extensive experience across corporate lending, transaction banking, and financial markets. Victor holds a degree in Materials Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and mentorship, encouraging both colleagues and young professionals to embrace continuous upskilling in the digital era.Recorded in March, 2025