LSE Focal Point Podcast

Join us for another incredible episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Errol Gardner, the Global Vice Chair of Consulting at EY. Prior to his current role, he was the Global Leader for Technology Consulting at EY, a partner at IBM, and held a variety of positions at PwC. Errol holds a BA in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham.  Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another captivating episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Phillip McCreanor, the Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe at Lincoln International. Prior to his current role, he was a partner at Livingstone Partners and started his career at Deloitte. Phillip holds a Bachelors and Masters in Economics from Macquarie University. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another magnificent episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ned Salter, the Global Head of Investment Research at Fidelity International. Prior to his current role, he spent over 8 years at Fidelity, holding positions such as Head of Equities and Head of Research. Ned holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kenyon College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another brilliant episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jeffrey Sachs, an Economics Professor and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. Jeffrey received his Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in Economics from Harvard University. He has held the Special Advisor role to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and has authored numerous bestselling books. Professor Sachs’ works have influenced the development of many economies, helping them end hyperinflation and transition from communist to market economies. Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another engaging episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Jonathan Kaye, the Partner, Managing Director, and Head of Business Services at Moelis & Company. Prior to his current role, Jonathan spent over 20 years in the financial services industry. His career spans investment banking and hedge fund research, including firms such as JPMorgan, Jefferies, Sandell Asset Management, Twin Capital Management, and Citi. Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Organic Chemistry from Tufts University and completed a JD degree at Duke. Recorded in March 2023.

As the final episode of the term, join us for a fantastic episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Nick Studer, the President and CEO of Oliver Wyman Group. Prior to his current role, Nick has had over 20 years of experience consulting in the UK, Continental Europe and North America for Oliver Wyman. Nick graduated with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge and helped set up TheCityUK body, an industry group focused on UK economic competitiveness. Thank you for tuning into LSE Focal Point this term, we will be back after exams!  Recorded in April 2023.

Join us for another sensational episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Rajesh Agrawal, the Deputy Mayor of London for Business since 2016. Prior to his current role, he was an entrepreneur who founded RationalFX in 2005, and Xendpay in 2014. Rajesh holds a bachelor of business administration and MBA from Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Indore, India and is the Chairman of London & Partners, London’s official investment and tourism promotion agency. He was also appointed Chair of Oxfam’s Enterprise Development Programme in 2015 and has been a Patron of the Prince’s Trust for many years. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another sublime episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Gregory Peters, the Co-Chief Investment Officer at PGIM Fixed Income. Before he joined the company he was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. Gregory holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The College of New Jersey and an MBA from Fordham University. He is also a senior portfolio manager for various strategies at PGIM Fixed Income. Recorded in February 2023.

Join us for another engrossing episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Keith Wade, the Chief Economist at Schroder. Prior to his current role, he was a researcher at London Business School’s Centre for Economic Forecasting. Keith holds a bachelor’s and master's degree in economics from the LSE and is a trustee for the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.  Recorded in March 2023.

Join us for another astounding episode at Focal Point where today we are joined by Ericka Leslie, the Chief Administrative Officer at Goldman Sachs. She is also the Co-Chair of the Partnership Committee, Firmware New Activity Committee and Firmware Operational Risk and Resilience Committee, a firmware champion for ‘Launch with GS’ and a member of the Management Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee. Prior to her current roles, she was the Global Head of Operations and Platform Engineering for the Global Markets Division at Goldman Sachs.  Recorded in September 2022.