LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Garry Evans, Chief Strategist for Global Asset Allocation at BCA Research. Garry brings extensive experience from roles such as Managing Director at HSBC and Editor of Euromoney Magazine, supported by academic achievements including a Master's in Asian Studies from Cambridge University and postgraduate studies in economics at Kyoto University. Recorded in February 2024

Join us for another incredible episode of Focal Point featuring Chip Virnig, Partner at Thoma Bravo's Flagship team. With a background in investment banking at Merrill Lynch, Chip joined Thoma Bravo in 2008. He has been instrumental in developing the firm's infrastructure and cybersecurity practices, leading to one of the largest private equity cybersecurity portfolios. Chip is a Brown University graduate with dual majors in Business Economics and Commerce. Recorded in February 2024

Join us on Focal Point for an exciting episode featuring Katharina Neureiter, Co-Head of Global Sustainability at Carlyle. With a background in public policy and experience at British International Investment, Katharina has spearheaded enhanced impact and ESG practices. She holds a Bachelor’s in Cultural History from the University of Augsburg, a Master’s in History of International Relations from the LSE, and an MBA from the London Business School. Recorded in February 2024

Join us for a wonderful episode at Focal Point featuring George Robson, Partner at Sequoia Capital. With a background in investment banking at Morgan Stanley's UK & Ireland Coverage team, and as a former Senior Product Owner at Revolut, George is an LSE alumni from the Economics Class of 2016. He was also the President of the LSESU Investment Society, which merged into our society, the LSESU Business & Investment Group. Recorded in February 2024

Join us for another captivating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Lars Faeste, the Chairman of EMEA at FTI Consulting. Before his current role, Lars joined BCG where he led several successful programs. Lars holds an Engineering degree from the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, and an M.B.A. from the Rotterdam School of Management at the Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Recorded in February 2024

Join us for another outstanding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Sandeep Walia, the COO for Marriott International in the Middle East, where he oversees the operations of over 230 hotels and more than 110 properties in the pipeline across 12 countries. Prior to his current role, Sandeep attained an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and an Executive Coach certification from Bossert Associates Coaching Academy. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jorge Padilla, the EMEA Chair at Compass Lexecon. Jorge has contributed numerous papers on competition policy, industrial organisation, intellectual property, and finance. He currently teaches at the Toulouse School of Economics, and he obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Oxford. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another excellent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Per Breuer, the Senior Partner and Head of Global HR at Roland Berger. Per pursued Business Administration and Management at the University of Hamburg, and also holds a BSc in International Management from the LSE. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another incredible episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Richard Oldfield, the CFO of Schroders. Before joining Schroders, Richard was a partner for 20 years at PwC, before his role as Global Markets Leader at PwC, where he led all market-facing activities, initiatives, and strategy. Richard also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of York. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another superb episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Judy Hsu, the CEO for Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered. Before her current role, Judy was appointed as the CEO for Singapore and subsequently the Regional CEO for ASEAN & South Asia, she also spent 18 years at Citibank. Judy holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, as well as an MBA in Finance from the University of British Columbia. Recorded in February 2024.