LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another phenomenal episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Miguel Toney, Partner at CVC Credit. Prior to his current role, he worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse and PIMCO before going into Private Credit at MV Credit and Park Square Capital. Miguel holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and International Politics from Vassar College in New York and obtained his MBA from the Said Business School at Oxford University. Recorded in January 2024.

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Chris Knight, the Group Chief Risk Officer at Legal & General. Prior to his current role, he was CEO of Legal & General Retail Retirement (LGRR) for three years. Chris holds a first-class Bachelor of Arts in Economics, graduating from King’s College, Cambridge. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Eric Hazan, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. Before his current role, Eric had a rich background in consulting, and also worked in marketing and consumer goods at Kraft Jacobs and Danone. As a member of the McKinsey Global Institute Council, which advises on MGI’s business, economic, and technology research, he has contributed to numerous McKinsey research programs, including AI and metaverse. Recorded in February 2024.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nik Morandi, the Head of Strategic Partners Europe and a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone. Before his current role, he started his career in M&A at Societe Generale and UBS. In 2007, he started his journey in the Secondaries field at Pantheon Ventures, as a Partner and a member of the firm’s global secondaries investment committee, while leading the firm’s Portfolio Strategy and Research teams. Then, he joined CPPIB as a Senior Principal & European Head of Secondaries, before joining Blackstone in 2020. Nik is an LSE alumnus from the BSc Economics class of 1998 and he then obtained his Master of Philosophy in European Politics and Economics at Oxford University. Recorded in January 2024.

Join us for another exciting episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Peter L. Scher, the Vice Chairman of JPMorgan Chase. Prior to his current role, he was Managing Partner at Mayer Brown’s Washington, D.C. office and Head of Corporate Responsibility and Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Region at JPMorgan Chase. Peter holds a bachelor’s from American University and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. Peter was nominated by President Clinton as the US Special Trade Ambassador and was one of the lead US negotiators on China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation. Recorded in December 2023.

Join us for another phenomenal episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jim Covello, the Global Co-Head of Single Stock Research at Goldman Sachs. Prior to his current role, he worked in investment banking at Smith Barney and SG Cowen. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in American Government from Georgetown University and an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College. Recorded in December 2023.

Join us for another fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by David Theys, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey. Prior to his current role, he had over 25 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, working at leading institutions including J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Merill Lynch and holding managing director and partner positions at prestigious boutiques. David holds a master’s in Civil Electrotechnical Engineering and an MBA from ESSEC Business school. Recorded in December 2023.

Join us for another insightful episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Eunice Zhu, Executive Director and Head of Counterparty Risk Trading at SMBC Nikko Capital Markets, a branch of the Japanese mega bank SMBC. Prior to her current role, she held similar positions at RBC Capital Markets and UniCredit Bank. Eunice holds a bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a master’s in Finance and Economics from the LSE. Eunice is also an Advisory Council Member for the Harvard Business Review and a Board Member (NED) of the Ekaya Housing Association, an organisation which helps provide housing for BME women and their families in London. Recorded in December 2023.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Stuart Cash, the Founder and CEO at Y TREE. Prior to his current role, he started out his career as a solicitor before becoming Executive Director at investment bank SBC Warburg, and Partner at Goldman Sachs. Stuart holds a M.A. in Law from the University of Cambridge. Recorded in December 2023.

Join us for another exceptional episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Victor Haghani, the Founder of Elm Wealth. Prior to his current role, he was a founding partner of Long-Term Capital Management (one of the largest hedge funds in the world prior to its collapse) and Managing Director at Salomon Brothers. Victor is an LSE alumni, holding a bachelor’s degree in Economics and recently published a book, “The Missing Billionaires”. Recorded in December 2023.