Billion Dollar Backstory 95: Dan Mikulskis, CIO £31B People’s Partnership – How to Take Conference Panels from “Meh” to Magic
Panels are everywhere in the asset management world. But let’s be honest, most of them aren’t exactly lighting the room on fire.
So why is something that seems so simple, so hard to get right? Is it really that tough to throw a few smart folks on stage and ask them questions?
To find out, Stacy called in her friend Dan Mikulskis. Dan is the Chief Investment Officer at the £31B People’s Partnership, and in his role, he’s become a go-to panelist for leading conferences across the UK and beyond.
But here’s the thing: Dan doesn’t just sit on panels. He thinks about how to make them better. And in this Episode, he’s breaking down his 3-step playbook for taking panels from “meh” to magic.
Plus, he and Stacy chat about:
- What most panels get wrong (and how to fix it)
- Tips for moderators who actually want to spark interesting conversations
- How panelists can stop sounding like walking white papers
- Why it’s still worth showing up for a panel, even though they’re not always perfect and take some time to prep for
About Dan Mikulskis:
Dan Mikulskis leads the investment team at The People’s Partnership, where he oversees the strategy behind the £31B People’s Pension Master Trust—one of the largest asset owners in the UK, serving over 6 million members.
A straight-talker in a noisy industry, Dan’s known for applying clear principles to complex investment decisions and always thinking with the asset owner in mind. He’s been in the investment world since 2003, with previous roles at Mercer, Redington, and LCP (where he was a partner). These days, he’s just as comfortable challenging the status quo on stage as he is behind the scenes shaping strategy.
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