LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another interesting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ryan Burke, the Global Private Leader at EY. Prior to his current role at EY, he was the Global Growth Markets Leader, where he led EY Growth Markets strategy and operations, and the Global TAS Consumer Products and Retail Sector Leader at EY. Ryan was also the Vice-President at Chartwell Capital and is currently a Board Member for Reading Partners (North Texas) and the Price College of Business, Steed School of Accounting at the University of Oklahoma (Ryan's alma mater)  Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Radu Maftei, Finance and Accounting Vice President Northern Europe at Proctor & Gamble. After graduating from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, he joined Proctor & Gamble in the Financial Analysis group for the Balkan Markets. Radu has spent time working in Dubai, Cincinnati and Geneva. Recorded in November 2021.

Join us for another outstanding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Solita Marcelli, the Chief Investment Officer for the Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management. Prior to her role at UBS, Solita worked at J.P. Morgan as the Global Head of Fixed Incomes, Currencies and Commodities in Global Wealth Management, Equity Researcher in the Restaurants and Beverages sector at Thomas Weisel Partners and an Equity Researcher in the Technology Sector at Credit Suisse. She graduated from Brandeis University and completed an MBA at the NYU Stern School of Business. Recorded in February 2022.

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.