LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Salim Ramji, the Global Head of ETFs and Index Investment and Senior Managing Director at BlackRock. Prior to his current role at BlackRock, he was the Head of BlackRock's Wealth Advisory business and Global Head of Corporate Strategy, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the Asset & Wealth Management practice areas. Salim is a trustee of Graham Windham, a New York-based child care agency. Recorded in October 2021.

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sherry Madera, the Former Chief Industry & Government Affairs Officer at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), and current Chair of The Future of Sustainable Data Alliance. Prior to her role at LSEG, she was the Chief Industry & Government Affairs Officer at Refinitiv, the Minister-Counsellor and Director for China in the Financial Services on behalf of UK Trade and Investment and a Managing Director at Ionic Director. Sherry is also a Council Member at the University of Nottingham and a Member of the Cyberport Hong Kong Advisory board. Recorded in January 2022.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Vernon Hill, the Founder and Former Chairman of MetroBank and Current CEO and Chairman of Republic First Bancorp. Following his graduation from Wharton School, Vernon founded a real estate firm to find and develop sites for McDonald's, founded Commerce Bancorp of Cherry Hill New Jersey, where he was also the Former Chairman, President and CEO before he moved into his more recent roles. He is also the Chairman of Fetch Inc (Petplan North America) and has written the book 'Fans Not Customers: How to Create Growth Companies in a No Growth World'. Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another fascinating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by John Steel, the CEO of Cafedirect. Prior to his role at Cafedirect, he was the Chair of UK Fairtrade Leaders and a London Leaders Mentor for the London Sustainable Development Commission.  Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Kiran Bhatraju, the Founder and CEO of Arcadia. Prior to his role at Arcadia, he was a Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at American Efficient, a Fellow at Truman National Security Project and a Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives. Kiran is also a Board Member at AppHarvest and on the National Council for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another remarkable episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by David Durlacher, the CEO of Julius Baer International. Prior to his current role at Julius Baer, he was the Head of Relationship Management at Julius Baer and a Director at Merrill Lynch. David graduated from the University of Edinburgh and is a Member of the Chairman's Advisory Group at the British Museum. Recorded in October 2021.

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Amelia Pan, a Managing Partner in ESG Advisory at PJT Partners. Prior to her role at PJT Partners, she was a Partner at the Brunswick Group, an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan and a Vice President at Casenove in New York. Amelia has a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge, as well as a Masters Degree from SOAS.  Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Timothy Bannister, the Director of Data Services and Overseas at Rightmove. Prior to his role at Rightmove, he was a Senior Associate at Booz & Company and a Vice President in Institutional Equity Sales at HSBC. Tim graduated from Wharton School with an MBA, after attending Durham University for his undergraduate degree. Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Marie Dzanis, the CEO of Northern Trust Global Investments and the Executive Vice-President and Head of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) at Northern Trust Asset Management. Prior to her role at Northern Trust, she was an Eastern US Manager at BlackRock in iShares and a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Marie graduated from the University of California Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Shintaro Okuno, the Head of Bain Tokyo and a Partner at Bain & Company working in the Technology, Consumer Products, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategies practices. Prior to his role at Bain, he worked in the business planning division of the Central Japan Railway Company. He went to Kyoto University for his undergraduate degree, and has an MBA in Management from MIT. Recorded in November 2021.